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Chelsea council authorizes RFP for police chief search after chief announces retirement
Summary
Council approved a request for proposals to hire a consultant to assist in selecting a new police chief after Police Chief Toth announced retirement effective Aug. 15, 2022; Interim City Manager Amanda Garber will distribute the RFP.
Interim City Manager Amanda Garber told the City Council that Police Chief Toth has announced his upcoming retirement from the City of Chelsea effective August 15, 2022, and recommended the council issue a Request for Proposals for a police chief search consultant. The council voted to approve the RFP and authorized the Acting/Interim City Manager to distribute it as necessary.
Why it matters: The step begins the formal succession process for the police department leadership and signals a consultant-assisted search rather than an entirely internal hiring process.
Council action: The motion to approve the RFP was moved by Tony lannelli and seconded by Bill Ruddock; the motion carried with all ayes. The RFP is a next step that will determine timelines, candidate qualifications, and consultant scope.
What remains: The RFP will be distributed and consultant proposals evaluated; no timeline for hiring a consultant or the chief was specified at the meeting. The council did not take action on staffing or interim arrangements beyond authorizing the RFP.
