Joanne Dorey honored as 2022 Delaware Municipal Clerk of the Year

Millsboro Town Clerk Joanne Dorey was recently selected as the 2022 Delaware Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Delaware League of Local Governments and the Delaware Municipal Clerks Association. DLLG Vice President Archie Campbell, DMCA President Diana Reed, DMCA Vice President Ashleigh Sander and Millsboro Town Manager Jamie Burk honored Dorey at a Sept. 22 ceremony in Dover. The award is presented by DLLG and DMCA each year to acknowledge a person who has shown exceptional professional or personal qualities working as a town or city clerk in their municipality.

Dorey was nominated for the award by Millsboro Town Manager Jamie Burk, who said, “Joanne excels at legislative and governing body procedures, records management, and is a true leader within our organization. Joanne possesses a professional yet personal, caring approach. She treats both internal and external customers with respect and always maintains a positive mental attitude.”

Dorey has served as Millsboro’s town clerk for the past six years and has been employed with the town for 10 years. She is in the process of earning the Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, which is designed to enhance the job performance of clerks in small and large municipalities.