Council discusses hiring process for Economic Development Director/Assistant Town Manager

Jul 27, 2026

Town Manager Rivera reported he sent a questionnaire to out-of-jurisdiction applicants for the Economic Development Director/Assistant Town Manager role; council debated whether council members should sit on the interview panel and Town Attorney Estes said up to three council members may serve without violating Open Meeting Law.

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Town Manager Rivera told the council he distributed a questionnaire to applicants for the Economic Development Director/Assistant Town Manager position because all applicants currently live outside the town’s jurisdiction. Councilmembers discussed who should sit on the interview panel; Vice Mayor Gonzales said council should participate because the role includes Assistant Town Manager responsibilities.

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