Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Personnel topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves civil‑service exemptions for PRIMA program manager and DOT assistant general manager
Summary
The council approved two separate items granting civil‑service exemptions: one appointing a program manager for the PRIMA implementation and another exempting an assistant general manager at LADOT, with one roll-call vote recorded as 11‑1 on the DOT item.
The City Council approved two appointments that included exemptions from civil‑service provisions.
Item 16 authorized an appointment tied to the PRIMA (materials management/accounts payable implementation) program and exempted the appointee from civil‑service rules. Public commenter Leonard Shapiro described PRIMA as a roughly $30 million program and urged expedited appointment; the council approved item 16 on a 12‑0 vote.
Item 21 concerned an exempt appointment to the Department of Transportation for an assistant general manager who would oversee operations and staff. The item drew debate focused on the number of exempt positions being created and concerns about civil‑service protections. Councilmember Walters registered opposition to the broader trend of exempting many positions. The council approved the DOT appointment 11‑1 (Walters dissenting).
Supporters said the appointments were needed to maintain continuity on time‑sensitive projects and implementation efforts; opponents warned about the frequency of civil‑service exemptions and urged caution. Both items passed on the council floor, and the appointments were approved as presented.
