6.
City Council Special Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 10/14/2026
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
- Department:
- Communication and Civic Engagement
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Discussion and Direction on Jim McCarthy's Qualifications and Application Materials
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Discussion of applicant's qualifications and application materials and direction from Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As part of the Council vacancy application process, the City Council indicated that they would be discussing applicants, their qualifications, and application materials in Executive Session following each Special Work Session where applicants are presenting.
In accordance with ARS 38-431.03 regarding Executive Sessions, the public body shall provide the officer, appointee or employee with written notice of the executive session as is appropriate but not less than twenty-four hours for the officer, appointee or employee to determine whether the discussion or consideration should occur at a public meeting. Each applicant was provided notice of the Executive Session and an opportunity to request their qualifications and application be heard and discussed in a public session.
Jim McCarthy submitted a request to have his qualifications and application heard and discussed in a public session rather than in Executive Session.
In accordance with ARS 38-431.03 regarding Executive Sessions, the public body shall provide the officer, appointee or employee with written notice of the executive session as is appropriate but not less than twenty-four hours for the officer, appointee or employee to determine whether the discussion or consideration should occur at a public meeting. Each applicant was provided notice of the Executive Session and an opportunity to request their qualifications and application be heard and discussed in a public session.
Jim McCarthy submitted a request to have his qualifications and application heard and discussed in a public session rather than in Executive Session.