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Malibu council ratifies interim city manager; public raises questions about pre‑ratification contract signatures
Summary
The council ratified the appointment and employment agreement for Candace Bond as interim city manager on May 27, curing an earlier procedural irregularity; some public speakers asked whether contracts signed before ratification — including a security contract — were valid.
The Malibu City Council on May 27 ratified the appointment and employment agreement for Candace Bond as interim city manager, resolving a procedural concern that arose after technical problems forced continuation of an earlier meeting where the appointment was first made.
Staff said Ambassador Candace Bond has been a Malibu resident for more than 30 years and has a long record of public service and international experience; the council’s ratification makes the May appointment effective and addresses questions about the legal effect of actions taken after the earlier meeting was disrupted by audio/visual problems.
“Ambassador Bond…
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