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Aldermen narrow hiring sign-off for full‑time positions after lengthy debate
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved an amendment requiring the personnel chair, the mayor and the city administrator to participate in interviews for full-time hires or to send the matter to the full board if one of those signatories declines to approve.
After an extended debate about process and candidate experience, the Board of Aldermen approved a change to the personnel manual that clarifies who must participate in hiring decisions for full‑time employees.
The motion, offered during the personnel committee report, requires the personnel chair, the mayor and the city administrator to be present for interviews for full‑time positions. If any of those three officials do not sign the hiring form or indicate they are not comfortable with a proposed…
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