Title
Adoption of a Resolution Approving a City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney and Authorizing Mayor Cheryl Selby to Sign the Agreement on behalf of the Olympia City Council
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
None.
Report
Issue:
Whether to adopt a resolution approving a City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney and authorizing Mayor Cheryl Selby to sign the agreement on behalf of the Olympia City Council.
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
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. The Council seeks to employ a City Manager with the appropriate executive and administrative qualifications and knowledge of the accepted practice and duties of a city manager. The City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney will fulfill Council’s goals.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Unknown.
Options:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney and authorizing Mayor Cheryl Selby to sign the agreement on behalf of the Olympia City Council.
2. Do not adopt the Resolution.
3. Direct staff to take other action.
Financial Impact:
Base salary will be $195,000.00 per year, which is comparable to compensation paid to city managers in other jurisdictions and in comparison, to other executive department level compensation.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement