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Angleton council names Police Chief Valdez acting city manager
Summary
The Angleton City Council voted to appoint Police Chief Valdez as acting city manager after clarifying the difference between 'interim' and 'acting.' Council members said the appointment lasts at the council's pleasure.
The Angleton City Council on May 13 appointed Police Chief Valdez as acting city manager after council members and staff clarified terminology and authority.
Council members debated wording after an email prompted discussion about whether the mayor’s message used the term “interim.” Colleen, a staff member, said the pair of terms differ: an acting manager temporarily fills in for an absent manager, while an interim manager serves during a formal search for a replacement. Mayor Pro Tem Townsend then asked for a motion.
Councilwoman Daniels moved to appoint Chief Valdez as acting city manager; Councilman Sarton seconded. Council members then asked about term length; a council member noted the acting manager “serves at the pleasure of the council.” The motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The council removed item 25 from consent for separate discussion before taking the vote. The council gave no fixed end date in the motion and did not adopt a separate resolution specifying duties or a timeline.
The council did not record additional direction to Valdez in the meeting minutes beyond the appointment. Any changes to the acting manager’s duties or a transition to an interim appointment would require further council action.
No formal ordinance or charter change was made at the meeting; the appointment was made by council motion and voice vote.
