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Council appoints Assistant City Manager Tom as interim city manager; HR to negotiate terms
Summary
Council unanimously appointed Assistant City Manager Tom as interim city manager and authorized the HR director to negotiate terms subject to final council approval; members cited continuity during the budget process and praised his experience.
Titusville City Council unanimously appointed the assistant city manager (Tom) as interim city manager and authorized the human-resources director to negotiate terms and conditions of the appointment subject to final council approval.
Councilmembers cited the need for continuity while the council completes the FY budget and while a national search for a permanent city manager proceeds. Member Stockel moved the appointment, noting Tom's long history with the city and oversight of budget, finance and other services; Member Stochel seconded. Several councilmembers praised the interim's responsiveness and institutional knowledge.
Resident Tony Shafalow reminded council that a broad citizen involvement process is planned for the permanent city-manager search and asked that community input be invited to the selection process.
City HR will negotiate terms and return the appointment package to council for final approval at a subsequent meeting.
Ending: The interim appointment provides administrative continuity for the budget season and other ongoing matters; HR will return with negotiated terms for council approval.
