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Commission approves amended employment agreement for City Manager; some commissioners voiced concern about timing
Summary
After discussion, the commission voted to approve an amended employment agreement for City Manager Dr. Royal Virgen. Commissioner Avril Sherazard questioned reopening a five-year contract with two years remaining; proponents cited continuity and staff morale.
The City Commission approved an amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Dr. Royal Virgen following remarks from commissioners and staff.
Commissioner Avril Sherazard said she was concerned about reopening a five-year contract three years into its term and asked whether revisiting terms this early was typical. The city attorney replied that charter officers serve at the pleasure of the commission and that revisiting agreements during their term is not unusual.
Vice Mayor Yvette Colburn and Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers expressed support for the manager, citing improved employee morale and continuity for the city’s strategic plan. City Manager Dr. Royal Virgen thanked the commission for their vote of confidence and said he would continue working to deliver results.
The commission approved the amended employment agreement by unanimous vote. Recorded votes were: Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers — yes; Commissioner Avril Sherazard — yes; Vice Mayor Yvette Colburn — yes; Commissioner Carson "Eddie" Edwards — yes; Mayor Wayne Messam — yes. The transcript does not include the text of the amendment or specific monetary amounts discussed; staff and the city attorney said details were provided to the commission prior to the meeting.
