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Commissioners seek clearer notifications when senior directors are hired; avoid charter change for now
Summary
Commissioners asked the city manager to notify the commission with candidate background when senior departmental hires occur. They emphasized information sharing rather than reclaiming hiring authority, and suggested the item be handled administratively rather than by immediate charter amendment.
Sanford commissioners on March 28 voiced frustration with learning about senior department hires only after the fact and asked the city manager to provide timely background material on finalist candidates.
Commissioner Britain urged that when the city manager selects a director, the commission should be given…
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