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Cleveland Heights holds confirmation hearing for finance director candidate Rodney Hairston; council moves to executive session
Summary
Council interviewed Rodney Hairston on Jan. 15 about his municipal finance experience, internal controls, audits and staffing needs; no public confirmation vote was taken after the panel voted to enter executive session to consider the appointment.
Cleveland Heights held a confirmation hearing on Jan. 15 for Rodney Hairston, the mayor’s nominee for finance director, during which council members pressed him on audits, internal controls, staffing and reporting formats before the council voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the appointment.
Mayor (not specified) introduced Hairston as the city’s candidate for finance director and described him as “probably the most well prepared candidate I’ve interviewed,” citing his municipal and nonprofit finance experience. Hairston told council members he has more than a decade in government finance, has prepared annual budgets and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) and said he looks forward to improving timely financial reporting for council.
The hearing came as council awaits the state audit of the city’s 2023 financial statements and following concerns about delayed quarterly financial postings. Several council members urged the candidate to prioritize timely, clear financial reports, stronger…
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