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Draft charter would give new Hermiston city managers 12 months to relocate inside city
Summary
Committee recommends allowing newly hired city managers up to 12 months to move inside Hermiston city limits and clarifying day-to-day supervision of the city attorney by the city manager while the council retains hiring/firing authority.
The proposed charter updates include two administrative changes: a 12-month period for newly hired city managers to establish residency within city limits, and language clarifying that the city manager supervises the city attorney's day-to-day activities while the council retains ultimate hiring and firing authority.
"This would allow 12 months for the city manager to find a place to live in the city," Mr. Smith explained, noting that some cities face challenges recruiting candidates who already live within city limits. Committee members said the change is intended to broaden the applicant pool while maintaining a residency expectation after an initial transition period.
Committee also proposed clearer language assigning day-to-day supervision of the city attorney to the city manager; the council would continue to have authority to hire and fire the position. Public commenters asked for clarity on whether appointed judges or other appointed officials would be required to live inside Hermiston; committee responses said the draft did not impose a residency requirement for an appointed municipal judge.
