Hollis Select Board Transparency Archive

Good afternoon -

With Faith appointed as Tax Collector for the period thru November election day, and after a brief discussion with her regarding her possibly running for the office (which she indicated she would do)

I am going to run an ad for a Deputy Tax Collector / Deputy Treasurer - essentially filling her spot on the front office staff.

Should Faith be elected - this person would remain as is and in place. Should Faith meet heavy competition and not win the seat, Faith could return to her Deputy position and the newly hired individual could remain and possibly shift roles from Tax Collector to Deputy Clerk. At the same time, they could also retain some Deputy Tax Collector responsibilities and jump in when the line of residents is excessive. Also, they would serve as Deputy Treasurer as originally stated.

It is important to add this person as soon as possible to afford ample training before the later in the year busy season surrounding taxes and winter fun vehicles, etc.

While all of this is occurring - we will begin a "campaign" for on-line registration and tax payments by mail in an attempt to lessen the in-person load. Should Faith be seated for the remaining 2 years of the original term of Tax Collector, she will begin exploring and implementing on-line tax payments.

One step at a time - Deputy person - first.

Thanks,

Dick

Richard Morin

Town Manager

Town of Hollis, Maine