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Rowlett council selects Clear Career Professionals to lead city manager search
Summary
After interviewing four firms, the Rowlett City Council voted unanimously to hire Clear Career Professionals to conduct a city manager search and authorized the interim city manager to negotiate and sign a contract. Council cited local engagement, Texas experience and accessible service as priorities.
The Rowlett City Council voted unanimously on June 9 to retain Clear Career Professionals to conduct the city manager recruitment and authorized the interim city manager to negotiate and execute the contract.
Mayor Jeff opened the agenda item and councilmember Mike Britton moved to select Clear Career Professionals; the motion was seconded and carried 7–0. Mayor Jeff noted council consensus and announced the unanimous outcome: “That carries unanimously. 7 to 0.” The vote concluded a series of interviews and a brief period of council deliberation following presentations from four firms.
Council members said they prioritized firms that would engage the community, have Texas experience and be accessible for in‑person follow up. Several members highlighted the importance of background checks, candidate vetting and transparent communications during a search process. The agenda item text authorized the interim city manager to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm.
Next steps as described during the meeting: the chosen firm will begin a tailored recruitment process, provide candidate screening and background reviews, and bring semifinalists and finalists to Rowlett for interviews. Council did not disclose contract details beyond authorizing negotiation and execution.
Provenance: topic introduced during firm interviews and final action at the meeting; discussion and the formal motion/vote occur in the transcript between SEG 3189 and SEG 3210.
