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Selma council rescinds unanimous-termination clause in city manager addendum after attorney warns it conflicts with state law
Summary
The Selma City Council voted 4-1 to repeal a November 2024 addendum to the city manager'0s employment agreement that required unanimous council approval for termination. City Attorney Costanzo told the council the unanimity provision is illegal under state law and must be voided.
The Selma City Council voted 4-1 on Jan. 21 to rescind a November 2024 addendum to City Manager Fernando Santion'0s employment agreement that required a unanimous council vote to terminate the manager.
City Attorney Costanzo told the council the addendum'0s unanimous-termination clause is unenforceable under California law and "you cannot have a contract that conflicts with the state law," saying the provision would have tied the hands of future councils and could not be enforced.
The resolution to repeal the minute order…
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