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Council discusses search and interim options for city administrator; special meeting planned
Summary
Council reviewed three recruitment firms and interim staffing options to replace the departing administrator; staff recommended posting the job and pursuing an executive search or interim solution, and the board directed staff to schedule a special meeting to interview interim providers and refine direction.
Board members discussed options to recruit a new city administrator and to secure interim coverage while the recruitment proceeds.
Staff described a spectrum of recruitment services from advertising-only to full executive searches that include screening, background checks and interview coordination; one firm quoted search fees in the $14,000-25,000 range. Some firms also offered interim services; one local interim provider proposed on-site presence (20-25 hours per week) and 24/7 on-call availability. Board members noted executive search firms typically require 8-12 weeks to deliver a robust candidate pool and expressed interest in having an interim in place given the outgoing administrator's near-term departure.
Councilors asked whether the job posting must include a salary range and discussed potential costs such as a $12,000/month interim budget item mentioned during the meeting. Staff agreed to contact the recruitment firms, invite interim providers to speak at a special meeting next week, and return to the board for final direction.
