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Rome board approves creation of a planning assistant position
Summary
The City of Rome Board of Investment Contracts on July 9 approved Resolution 142 to create one planning assistant position (described in the record as "a g 8 0 2 0"); staff said the role is an entry-level position intended to advance to planner and will not increase the department's salary line.
The City of Rome Board of Investment Contracts on July 9 approved Resolution 142 to create one planning assistant position, recorded in the meeting transcript as "a g 8 0 2 0." The motion was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Brian, a city planning staff member who responded to board questions, said the planning assistant is intended as an entry-level position that "helps the planner" and will provide a path for a new hire to move into the full planner role after the retirement of Diana Samuels. A board member asked whether the change represented a new headcount or a title change; Brian and the chair said it is a creation of a lower-level position while the planner position remains, and that the department's salary line will not increase as a result.
The board debated the proposal briefly; one member confirmed the arrangement would allow "two positions with one body" while preserving the current salary allocation. After discussion the chair called for the question, and the resolution carried on a voice vote. No public comment was recorded on this item.
The meeting proceeded to other agenda items after the vote.
