Glen Ellyn's village clerk resigns; no specifics given

Glen Ellyn Village Clerk Andrea Draths will step down within the next 60 days after more than 14 years with the village.

Draths, who announced her resignation this week, would not elaborate except to say she will be able to spend more time with her family.

"In any important decision, it's not usually just one thing," Draths said Wednesday. "I think, probably, no one makes a decision over one particular reason."

Draths has served as clerk for 4½ years following a 10-year stint as a part-time administrative clerk for the village. She was re-elected in April after running unopposed.

The village board and President Mark Pfefferman must now appoint an acting village clerk, who will serve until the 2011 election.

Pfefferman said it's too early to tell who will be considered for the post., He said he will consult with village attorney Stewart Diamond before moving forward.

"It's a sad day for the village," Pfefferman said. "She served us well for 141/2 years. She has a true love for the village and always acted positively with enthusiasm and great professionalism."

Pfefferman said he has benefited from Draths' experience during his first year as village president.

In 2011, a clerk will be elected to a two-year term before the position returns to its normal four-year cycle in 2013.

Glen Ellyn village clerks traditionally are appointed to the position of village collector following their election. Draths said her resignation effectively opens the door for that to be reconsidered, although she insisted she did not make a recommendation.

"There are pros and cons with anything," she said. "With me resigning from both positions, it's an opportunity to evaluate both positions."

Among the duties of clerk are keeping records of village meetings and contracts, as well as indexing all village documents. A village collector handles Freedom of Information Act requests as well as special assessments and taxes. Draths' tenure as village collector will end Nov. 20.