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Havelock board accepts late city-manager application and waives degree requirement in 4-1 vote
Summary
The Board voted 4-1 to accept a late City Manager application and waive the bachelor's degree requirement in favor of 'relevant life experience'; Commissioner Tyrone Cantey opposed the change citing fairness concerns.
The Board voted to accept a late City Manager application and to waive the bachelor's degree requirement in favor of "relevant life experience." Commissioner Mark Larkin moved the measure and Commissioner Brenda Wilson seconded; the motion carried with Commissioner Tyrone Cantey voting in opposition (4-1).
Board members discussed fairness implications of changing minimum qualifications after the application deadline, noting it could require re-evaluating submitted applications or reopening the recruitment. Interim City Manager Cindy Morgan said The MAPS Group president Becky Veazey has been reviewing applications and that selected candidates were asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire due July 31, 2026.
