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Donald Council approves MWVCOG-led City Manager recruitment; work session set for July 6
Summary
The Donald City Council voted 7-0 on June 16 to contract with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments to assist with recruiting a new City Manager; a Council work session with MWVCOG is scheduled for July 6 and Administrative Assistant Linda Hansen will serve as recruitment point person.
The Donald City Council voted unanimously on June 16 to work with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments (MWVCOG) to facilitate the city manager recruitment process. City Manager Eric Underwood introduced McRae Carmichael and Eileen Stein of MWVCOG and the council approved the recommendation by motion of Councilor Michael Coffman, seconded by Councilor Gabrielle Plunkett.
Underwood told the council there were multiple options for conducting the recruitment and that MWVCOG could provide a more formal or a more informal process. The council scheduled a recruitment-focused work session for July 6 to refine the scope and timeline, and designated Administrative Assistant Linda Hansen as the point person for the process. The motion passed 7-0.
Why it matters: the council’s decision begins the formal search for a permanent city manager and sets a near-term schedule for council direction and candidate outreach. The council’s choice to use MWVCOG centralizes recruitment support with a regional government-services provider, which the council may rely on for candidate screening, outreach and logistical support.
What’s next: the July 6 work session will present specifics of the recruitment timeline and the level of MWVCOG involvement; the council has not yet set an application deadline or an interview schedule.
