David W. Overby, CPA Announcement of Candidacy for Chancery Clerk of Madison County After two months of prayer, thought and family discussion, I am announcing my candidacy for Chancery Clerk of Madison County. This is an important position that requires someone who is experienced and professionally qualified to do the job. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Mississippi and a Masters of Business Administration from Mississippi State University and am a Certified Public Accountant. My experience includes twenty years working at leading public accounting firms conducting audits of businesses and public entities. In addition to auditing, my governmental experience includes over twelve years with the City of Ridgeland, Mississippi as City Clerk and Director of Finance and Administration. During my tenure there, Ridgeland was widely recognized as one of the best managed cities in Mississippi. We received the highest recognition from the International Government Finance Officers Association for the “Award of Excellence in Financial Management and Reporting” for twelve straight years. In addition, Ridgeland received the highest credit rating of any local government in the State of Mississippi. We balanced our budget every year with no tax increases. My professional contribution had a substantial impact on these accomplishments. With the highest recommendation of the Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen, I was appointed County Administrator for Madison County by the Madison County Board of Supervisors. After serving for one and a half years and implementing several positive changes in our county government, I was dismissed when the power on the Board of Supervisors switched back to the Democratic Party and the old powers in the Madison County Courthouse. The position of Chancery Clerk requires an experienced and seasoned professional with the financial and management skills necessary to effectively carry out those required Chancery Clerk functions including County Treasurer, County Auditor, Clerk of the Board and other duties as required by law. Many of these duties are the same that I effectively performed as City Clerk for the City of Ridgeland. As County Administrator, I worked effectively alongside former Chancery Clerk Arthur Johnston. This position requires a working knowledge of volumes of public laws and complex local government finances. My track record has repeatedly demonstrated a strong commitment to openness, accountability, ethical behavior and excellence. Furthermore, I commit to be a servant to the public. In summary, the position of Chancery Clerk is a complex and awesome responsibility and requires the highest level of specific qualifications, experience and uncompromising integrity. I humbly ask for your vote and support.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:54:13 +0000
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