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Odessa accepts city manager's resignation and names Aaron Smith acting city manager
Summary
The council accepted City Manager David Velez's resignation effective Oct. 31 and authorized the mayor to negotiate a separation agreement. The council appointed Aaron Smith as acting city manager; both motions passed unanimously.
The Odessa City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager David Velez effective Oct. 31 and authorized the mayor to negotiate a separation agreement, the council announced Oct. 28.
Following the acceptance, the council appointed Aaron Smith as acting city manager effective immediately (the minutes state either immediately or effective Oct. 31). Both motions were made, seconded and carried unanimously.
City officials said they will handle logistical and transition matters consistent with council direction. No further details of any separation agreement were disclosed during the open session; the council had met earlier in a closed executive session on personnel matters and returned to open session to take these votes.
