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Council clarifies interim city manager has full authority to administer city operations
Summary
At a council-requested discussion Oct. 20, legal staff and the city attorney clarified that the incumbent interim city manager carries full authority of the office, including supervising directors and making personnel assignments, although director appointments require council confirmation.
Forest Park — Council members asked for clarification Oct. 20 about the authority of the interim city manager. City legal counsel and the city attorney told the Mayor and Council that the interim city manager carries the full powers of the office despite the temporary title.
Councilwoman Gunn raised the question after being named to fill an unexpired council term and asked whether an interim title carried limits. The city attorney…
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