Title
Council Discussion Regarding Executive Search for a City Manager
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
None.
Report
Issue:
Whether to continue the executive search for a city manager.
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
None.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia City Council is vested with the authority under state law to designate a qualified administrative officer to perform the duties of manager as prescribed by law. Earlier this year, the Council commenced an executive search for a city manager. The question for Council discussion is whether to suspend the executive search considering the job performance of the Interim City Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Unknown.
Options:
1. Move to suspend the executive search for a city manager and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an employment agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney as City Manager for Council’s consideration and subsequent action.
2. Do not suspend the executive search for a city manager.
3. Direct staff to take other action.
Financial Impact:
None.
Attachments:
None.