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Committee revisits 2023 change to department head appointments, asks mayor’s office for clarification
Summary
The committee discussed a 2023 charter amendment that changed the department head hiring sequence (mayor nominates; council appoints) and asked the city attorney/administration for a memo on whether the change has impeded recruitment or functioning of departments.
Committee members debated a 2023 charter change that altered how department heads are appointed. The current language requires the mayor to nominate and the city council to appoint; the administration’s legal staff suggested returning to mayor‑appoint/council‑confirm could help recruit and retain senior administrators.
A city attorney memo submitted…
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