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Reid’s charter language would restore council approval for police chief and clerk appointments
Summary
Councilman Reid’s draft would have the city manager appoint and remove the police chief and city clerk but make those appointments subject to council approval; the language aims to preserve managerial control while restoring a council confirmation role.
Councilman Reid presented proposed charter text to clarify appointment and removal authority for two senior positions: the police chief and the city clerk. The draft emphasizes that the city manager retains sole supervisory authority over day-to-day operations while the council would approve or disapprove appointments or discharges made by the manager.
Reid’s reading of the draft stated the city manager would be responsible for the appointment and discharge of the police chief "subject to the approval of the city council," and that nothing in the section would allow the council to direct day-to-day operations. Multiple council members said the wording reduced risk of operational interference while restoring a voter-facing approval role; staff and public commenters asked for the language to be finalized and published before the ordinance readings.
