Special to the Progress
Patsy Lassiter, two-term county treasurer, has announced her intention to run for re-election in the March 2 Democratic primary.
“During my time as county treasurer, I have served on the County Treasurers Association Education Committee for five years. The education committee is responsible for program format and content of seminars required by state law to maintain continuing education credits for County Treasurers,” Lassiter said.
She also said CTAT provides legislative updates, and is a general support system for county treasurers across Texas.
In 2003, she earned a County Investment Officer Certification in compliance with Section 2256.008 of the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. This qualifies her to oversee the investment of public funds, she said.
A county official certified under standards adopted by the Texas Association of Counties demonstrates to the public a commitment to ensure the safety of county funds and earn the maximum interest allowed through prudent and legal investing of county funds, she said.
“I have maintained the 20 hours of treasurer's continuing education and 10 hours of Public Funds Investments Act and 20 hours of County Investment Officer training that is required per year. I feel that I have accomplished a great deal in the seven years I have been in office,” Lassiter said.
She said she has worked with the commissioners court to get the best health plan for employees and to keep costs as low as possible for the county. In addition, she has seen direct deposit implemented to better serve the employees and reduce the county's costs.
“The treasurer's office worked with commissioners court to revise our policy and procedure manual, which was approved by commissioners court September 2009,” Lassiter said. “It has been very fulfilling to serve the citizens of Cherokee County as its treasurer and I look forward to the next four years.”
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