HELENA -- Randy McGinnis of Boulder is set to become the new treasurer of Jefferson County, following the resignation of former treasurer Patty O'Neill.<br /><br />Jefferson County Commissioners appointed 47-year old McGinnis to the post, following a month-long selection process.<br /><br />A committee of current and former county officials interviewed five applicants for the post and recommended McGinnis to the County Commission.<br /><br />The Commission made the appointment Tuesday; McGinnis is scheduled to take office next Monday.<br /><br />McGinnis tells us that he'll be running for election in November.<br /><br />The former treasurer, Patty O'Neill, resigned from her post of 11 years following an audit that revealed more than $100,000 in county funds was missing.<br /><br />The Montana Attorney General's office is investigating that case.