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Councilmember Stewart proposes approval requirement for city manager separation agreements over $100,000

Independence City Council · April 28, 2026

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Summary

Councilmember Stewart introduced Resolution 26-719 to require City Council approval for any city manager separation agreement exceeding the city manager's $100,000 spending authority; the city manager and city attorney said they found no charter conflict.

Councilmember Stewart introduced Resolution 26-719, saying the measure would require City Council approval if the city manager sought a separation agreement beyond the manager's existing $100,000 spending authority. "It's just simply a monetary thing, and I think there should be guardrails," Stewart said.

Mayor and other council members discussed the proposal briefly; the mayor invited city manager Troy Anderson and city legal counsel to comment. Anderson reported no legal objection after internal review and consultation with the law department. Council members indicated they had talked among themselves and with staff before the meeting and signaled support for further consideration.

The discussion produced no public comment and no formal vote at the study session; the council moved on to scheduled presentations. The item remains on the agenda for future action; the council asked staff to ensure charter compliance and to provide any additional background the council requests.