Report Prepared by: John M. Bramble, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval of Employment Agreement with New City Manager
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the employment agreement with the new City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Employment Agreement and announcing the new City Manager/City Clerk; and,
B. Authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approval of the Employment Agreement; or,
2. Request amendments to the Employment Agreement.
AUTHORITY
The City Council has the authority to appoint a City Manager in accordance with the City Charter and Merced Municipal Code.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015/2016 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City Council has conducted a national recruitment for a new City Manager/City Clerk to lead the City’s organization. The City Council has carefully evaluated the candidates that applied for the position and has conducted a full evaluation of the potential employee’s knowledge, skills and administrative experience.
The City Council will name a new City Manager after a final review of the Employment Agreement.
The Employment Agreement provides the details for employment of the new City Manager and specifics on the term of the Agreement, compensation, health and other related benefits plus the conditions of employment.
As a Charter Officer of the City, the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement must be approved at a regular City Council Meeting.