 how should the clinton county commissioners fill the register of deeds position when carol wooley retires in july 2011  eliminate the register of deeds position and combine it with the clerk s responsibilities 49 19 votes retain the register of deeds position and appoint a new register of deeds for the remainder of the term 31 12 votes eliminate register of deeds position for the future but appoint a replacement register of deeds for the remainder of the term 15 6 votes undecided 5 2 votes total votes 39  