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Santa Fe amends code to remove 60-day deadline for hiring deputy city manager after heated council debate
Summary
The governing body voted to remove a 60-day requirement that a new city manager hire a deputy city manager within 60 days, a change that prompted extended debate over governance, hiring process and administrative authority.
The City of Santa Fe’s governing body voted to amend municipal code to remove a 60-day deadline that required a newly appointed city manager to hire a deputy city manager within 60 days.
The ordinance change was the subject of extended council debate and public comment. City Manager Scott addressed the body during the public hearing and said he regretted not meeting the timeline; he described the discussion as difficult and said he accepts the council’s judgment. Multiple council members said the 60-day limit was arbitrary and could impede a deliberate hiring…
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