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Council approves timeline to post city attorney position, schedules interviews and decision window

City of Muskogee (Council and Committees) · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized posting for the city attorney vacancy on May 12, set application and interview windows and scheduled a decision by July 13, with executive session and candidate interviews planned in late June–early July.

During a special‑call session on May 11 the council approved a public posting and hiring timeline to fill the city attorney vacancy.

Staff proposed posting the job on May 12 with applications to close June 12. The council scheduled an executive session for June 22, candidate interviews June 23–July 7, and a target decision date of July 13; a special call meeting was proposed to finalize contracts if needed. Staff said initial application screening would be handled by the clerk's office and the employee relations committee before sending candidate materials to the full council. Council approved posting and the proposed timeline by roll call.

Staff emphasized confidentiality for applicants who are currently employed elsewhere and noted outreach will include municipal websites and the bar association's channels.