Geneva Mayor To Appoint City Treasurer After No Candidates File In April Election

GENEVA, IL — The City of Geneva has opened applications for the city treasurer seat, which has remained vacant after no candidates filed to run in the April 1 Consolidated Election.

The treasurer's primary responsibility is to serve on the police and fire pension boards, which meet quarterly, officials said.

Whereas the city's finance director manages the day-to-day operations of the department, the treasurer also serves as a signatory on checks, reviews treasurer's reports submitted to the City Council, certifies and signs off on required state financial filings, executes the necessary signatures on debt issuance documents as required following City Council authorization, and assists the finance director as requested.

The treasurer receives $225 monthly in compensation. The term will run through May 4, 2029.

Geneva residents interested in the position should submit an online application as well as a letter of interest by Aug. 7. Once appointed, the new treasurer will be required by the Government Ethics Act to file a statement of economic interest with the Kane County Clerk's Office.

To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Have resided within the City of Geneva's corporate boundaries for at least one year before appointment
• Be a legal U.S. citizen
• Be a registered voter
• Have no felony convictions
• Be current on taxes and payments to the City

Mayor Kevin Burns will appoint a candidate with the input and consent of City Council.

Residents with questions about the role should contact City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins at 630-232-8495.