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Council approves appointment of Jacqueline Mendez as human-resources director
Summary
The Central Falls City Council approved the mayor's appointment of Jacqueline Mendez to the human-resources post by unanimous vote; council discussion clarified the mayor may appoint an acting director for 90 days before council confirmation.
The Central Falls City Council voted unanimously to approve the mayor's employment appointment of Jacqueline Mendez as the city's human-resources director. The motion passed on a recorded vote of 7-0.
Council discussion earlier in the meeting clarified the charter provision that allows the mayor to appoint an acting director for up to 90 days; staff said the executive order that placed a named individual in an acting role is a standard step while the council considers permanent appointment. council members and staff explained the administration's hiring process, including intermunicipal hiring arrangements intended to replicate prior shared-services approaches.
The council did not detail salary or contract terms in the meeting minutes; staff said procedural follow-up on onboarding and personnel matters would be handled by the administration.
The appointment was approved by roll call with each councilperson recorded as voting yes.
