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Council directs staff to prepare interim city‑manager contract with assistant city manager; begins search planning

5793155 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

Following City Manager Dale Arrington's announcement of his departure, council directed staff to prepare an interim city manager employment agreement with Assistant City Manager Christine Davis and instructed staff to begin preparation to hire an executive search firm for a permanent replacement.

After the city manager announced his planned departure, Orange City Council on Aug. 12 directed staff to prepare a formal interim city manager employment agreement and to begin planning for a permanent city manager search. City Manager Dale Arrington recommended Assistant City Manager Christine Davis as a capable interim leader; council instructed staff to meet with Davis and return an employment agreement for consideration at the next regular meeting.

Arrington outlined options for an interim appointment and…

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