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Kennett City Council approves hiring full‑time city administrator
Summary
The Kennett City Council voted to hire a full‑time city administrator after a finance committee recommendation citing audit findings, continuity needs and capacity limits of volunteers; the council retained policy oversight and the job description was not specified at the meeting.
Kennett City — The Kennett City Council voted to hire a full‑time city administrator following a recommendation from the finance committee, the council announced at its meeting. The motion to approve hiring the administrator passed by voice vote with no opposition.
The finance committee presented the recommendation, citing Missouri State audit findings and a need for professional day‑to‑day management, project coordination for upcoming infrastructure and economic development work, and stronger personnel and policy leadership. "The council will retain its role in setting policy while the…
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