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Yarmouth Select Board awards town administrator a superior evaluation and 5% merit increase

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Summary

After the annual performance review, the five-member Select Board assigned Town Administrator Robert Rittenour a score of 40 ('superior') and approved a 5% merit increase by unanimous vote.

The Yarmouth Select Board completed its annual evaluation of Town Administrator Robert Rittenour and approved a 5% merit increase at Tuesday’s meeting.

Procedure and result: Each of the five board members submitted an individual evaluation that the chair compiled. The board reported a total score of 40, which the chair characterized as a “superior” rating under the evaluation rubric. Select Board members praised Rittenour’s leadership during town meeting, his management of staff and his work on projects such as the comprehensive planning and permitting efforts.

Board action: A Select Board member moved to award Rittenour a 5% merit increase consistent with prior practice for high evaluation scores; another member seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

What this means: The board’s action authorizes a merit increase consistent with prior practice and town guidelines; Rittenour thanked the board and said he will continue to advance town priorities and support staff.