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North Miami CRA approves third amendment to executive director's employment agreement amid legal clarification
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Summary
The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency approved a third amendment extending Anabo Emmanuel's employment after the agency's attorney said the term 'negotiate' in the resolution was a misnomer and the amendment is an extension of time; the motion passed 4'to'1.
The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency voted to approve a third amendment to the employment agreement of executive director Anabo Emmanuel after brief discussion about who would negotiate the amendment.
The resolution, read into the record by the clerk, authorizes the executive director and NMCRA attorney to negotiate and finalize the third amendment and authorizes the executive director to execute it. A board member asked whether authorizing the executive director to "negotiate" her own contract created a conflict of interest.
The agency's attorney responded that the term "negotiate" was likely a misnomer and described the action as an extension of time. The attorney said it is standard practice for counsel to draft employment agreements and, if necessary, to negotiate terms with the executive director or her attorney while representing the board.
After that clarification, board member Esmate/Estimate Irving moved to approve the item; board member Burns seconded. The motion passed 4 to 1.
The public hearing on the item was opened and closed with no public speakers.
Board members expressed that the language should be clear about who negotiates on behalf of the board going forward; staff and counsel said the current draft is legally sufficient and that counsel will represent the board in the process.
The board did not specify an effective date in the discussion beyond what was included in the resolution text. The agency recorded the formal outcome as approval 4'to'1.
