Surprise council appoints Jeffrey Murray as city attorney
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The City Council voted unanimously on May 20 to approve an employment agreement appointing Jeffrey Murray to the position of city attorney, replacing the prior city attorney and establishing his formal employment terms.
The Surprise City Council on May 20 approved an employment agreement appointing Jeffrey Murray to the position of city attorney, a council-selected appointment under the Surprise Municipal Code.
Council members who participated in the hiring process said Murray, who served previously as deputy city attorney and has private-practice experience, was the committee’s leading finalist after interviews and executive-session review. The council voted to approve the employment agreement unanimously; the agreement and its effective date were posted in the meeting record.
Council discussion noted Murray’s experience serving the city and his time in municipal legal roles. The council’s motion to approve the employment agreement passed with no dissent; the city manager and human resources staff will finalize onboarding steps and the formal contract will be administered through the city’s personnel processes.
Because the appointment is a personnel matter that the council vetted in executive session, members did not discuss candidate evaluation details in open session. The formal vote and the adopted employment agreement are reflected in the council minutes.