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Council outlines hiring approach for temporary part‑time administrative assistant
Summary
City staff asked council for guidance on forming a hiring committee for a temporary, part‑time administrative assistant; Rosina explained the existing policy, council debated whether department heads should hire part‑time staff or whether committees are required, and the position is posted with applications received.
Rosina told the council that the city's hiring policy contains language covering administrative roles and that the council needs to decide whether to form a hiring committee for the temporary part‑time administrative assistant position the council previously approved. She said the committee would normally screen and bring a recommendation to council for final approval and asked whether councilors wanted to revise policy language for part‑time hires.
Councilors debated whether part‑time or temporary positions should automatically require a committee; several members said department heads typically handle part‑time hiring unless they request assistance. The council directed Rosina to proceed with hiring consistent with policy, to return with a recommendation and resolution for pay/approval, and noted the role is posted and that applications have been received. Resident Paul Malley asked for clarity about the definition of 'part time' (duration and hours); councilors suggested the city should clarify temporary vs. part‑time language and the threshold for benefits (29 hours).
