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Council to consider resolution appointing Danny Mitchell as Provo city constable; nominating commission recommended a six‑year appointment
Summary
A nominating commission reviewed two proposals and recommended Danny Mitchell to serve as Provo city constable. The commission included judges and city officials; the council will consider the resolution at the regular meeting and staff recommended making the appointment effective July 1 for a six-year term.
Provo City staff recommended that the city appoint Danny Mitchell as Provo city constable to serve a six-year term beginning July 1.
City staff described the selection process: a nominating commission established by the municipal court and council reviewed responses to a posted request for proposals; the commission included Councilor Rachel Whipple, Brian Jones, Judge Steve Schreiner, Judge Rick Smith and Chief Troy Beebe. Two vendors replied to the posted solicitation and the commission recommended Danny Mitchell based on qualifications and references. Justice-court administrator Rhiannon Newton and judges who reviewed the materials separately recommended Mitchell as well.
Mitchell attends the work session and described his eight years providing security and court services for Provo, his experience with the prior contract operator and his intent to continue training and support for court operations and building security. Commission members and court staff told the council they were satisfied with the RFP process and the recommended appointee.
Staff noted that the city may appoint more than one constable; the appointment of a new constable does not automatically require the prior contractor to resign. City staff recommended placing the resolution on the council’s regular meeting agenda for a formal vote.
Why this matters: The constable provides court security, transport and related court-services support; the appointment ensures continuity of those services and establishes the city’s official constable for the next six years.
What’s next: Staff will present the resolution for formal approval during the regular council meeting; the recommended effective date for the appointment is July 1.
