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La Marque council outlines city manager search, appoints Joshua Pritchett interim and approves interim pay

3839689 · February 4, 2025
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Summary

The La Marque City Council approved a 45‑day application period and vetting process for a permanent city manager, appointed Deputy Manager Joshua Pritchett as interim city manager and approved pay to cover any salary difference back to Jan. 13.

La Marque — The La Marque City Council on Feb. 3 approved a plan for hiring a permanent city manager, named Deputy Manager Joshua Pritchett as interim city manager and approved compensation to cover any interim pay owed from Jan. 13.

Council adopted a hiring process that opens the application period on the day of the vote and keeps it open for 45 days. The motion set baseline qualifications of a master’s degree and/or five years of municipal government experience, directed the appointment of a two-member council vetting committee and set a goal of naming a final candidate by May 1, 2025.

"That committee…

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