HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) — The Village of Homer has a new staff member.

On June 10, Mayor Pat Clune appointed Mary Ellen Stevens as treasurer. Clune said Stevens will be a “good fit” in the village.

Homer had been without a treasurer for seven months. Stevens will begin working on June 23.

Clune said Stevens won’t be thrown “in the deep end.” Village officials plan to establish a program to help onboard her.