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Taneytown officials explain appointment rules after resident raises hiring concerns
Summary
A resident who said she applied for a city job without receiving an interview prompted a review of Taneytown’s hiring and appointment processes; mayor and city administration clarified that the mayor nominates appointed positions while the council confirms them, and that regular staff positions follow a posted application and interview process.
A resident identified as Kenyatta McGrew told the Taneytown Mayor and City Council on July 9 that she had applied for a city position and did not receive an interview, prompting explanation from city officials about how hiring and appointments are handled.
Mayor and city administration representatives described two different processes. The mayor and city manager said regular staff positions — such as administrative front-office staff, Department of Public Works workers and police officers — are posted publicly and interviewed by the clerk and city manager. "For the appointed positions, the…
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