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Commission moves to formalize deputy manager as acting parks director after debate
Summary
The commission considered Resolution 25-60 to appoint Deputy City Manager Jennifer McMahon as acting director of Parks & Recreation; commissioners debated whether a formal appointment was necessary when she already performs those duties and directed staff to codify the fill-in authority while actively recruiting for the position.
The commission discussed Resolution 25-60, which would appoint Deputy City Manager Jennifer McMahon as the city's acting director of Parks & Recreation. Several commissioners said McMahon has already been performing duties of the role and questioned the need to incur legal fees for a formal appointment; others argued a codified resolution clarifies authority for approvals and delegation when directors are absent.
"She's already been doing the job...so why am I gonna spend legal fees to do this?" Commissioner Mallozzi asked, explaining she pulled the item to seek clarification. The city manager and city attorney described situations (permit approvals and code responsibilities) where a formal designee is needed to sign and approve items. The commission directed the manager to prepare a resolution and an associated policy clarifying that an acting appointment is temporary and not intended as a permanent hire; the matter was advanced for formal drafting and approval.
