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Prescott council declines proposal for advisory hiring subcommittee
Summary
At the Nov. 4 study session, Mayor Pro Tem proposed a three-member advisory panel to review department-head hires. After debate about the council'manager form of government and risks of micromanagement, the council signaled a consensus not to create the subcommittee and reaffirmed the city manager's hiring authority.
At a Nov. 4 City of Prescott study session, the mayor pro tem proposed creating a three-member advisory subcommittee to review department-head hiring and advise the city manager and human resources. The mayor pro tem said the panel would be advisory only and aimed at improving communication, raising hiring standards and reducing patronage.
"This will also provide some accountability to the hiring practices and encourage hiring highly qualified people," the mayor pro tem said, adding the panel would be limited to department-head appointments.…
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