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City manager seeks extension while commission plans a phased succession search

City of St. Augustine Beach Commission · January 6, 2026
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Summary

City manager Max Royal asked the commission for an extension of his contract through the end of the calendar year to provide continuity while the commission develops a recruitment and succession plan; commissioners debated extension length, whether to create an interim assistant city manager role, budget implications and a formal search process.

City manager Max Royal told the commission he was willing to remain through a longer transition period and recommended extending his contract beyond the June expiration to provide continuity while the commission conducts a careful search and succession planning process.

"I would appreciate an extension from June to the end of this calendar year in writing," Max said, asking time for the commission to…

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