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Council OKs ClearCareer contract to run city manager search; liaisons aim for full council participation
Summary
Council voted to hire ClearCareer Professionals to conduct a city manager search, approving a contract that liaisons said would be a roughly 12-week process. Council discussed cost (a quoted $16,000 proposal) and agreed to plan for up to $20,000 to cover recruiter travel and town-hall expenses.
The Morgan's Point Resort City Council voted to enter a contract with ClearCareer Professionals to lead the search for a new city manager.
Council member Roxanne moved to approve Resolution 26.002 to enter into the contract; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote with no opposition recorded. Council liaisons said they want all council members involved in the search process but asked colleagues to avoid ad-hoc group texting and instead funnel comments through the mayor so liaisons can manage communications.
Kent Myers (speaker 12), speaking for ClearCareer on the phone, described the company's recruitment process and said ClearCareer typically runs a 12-week search: "it's about a 12 week total process," he said, describing screening, videotaped semifinal interviews and delivery of 3–5 finalists for council interviews. Myers noted the firm would concentrate recruiting within Texas and expects a strong applicant pool for a community the size of Morgan's Point Resort.
Council members discussed cost and logistics. Staff referenced a ClearCareer proposal of about $16,000 and noted prior experience with other recruiters such as Jim Reed. Council member Dorothy cautioned that the work is not budgeted and recommended a budget adjustment or use of contingency funds; staff and council estimated total out-of-pocket costs (travel, town halls, on-site meetings) could be up to $20,000.
Ending: The motion to contract with ClearCareer carried. Council directed staff and the liaisons to coordinate next steps, provide a search timeline and estimate any required budget adjustment for council consideration.
