Council debates interim city manager authority after charter change; no appointment made

May 1, 2025

Councilors discussed the imminent need for an interim city manager and whether the amended charter vests appointment authority in the mayor. Staff said the mayor legally may appoint an interim but the council retains public vote options; councilors asked to use executive session for candidate discussion and no appointment was made.

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Councilors discussed how to avoid a gap in city management as the current interim leaves and whether the amended municipal charter gives the mayor sole authority to appoint an interim city manager.

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