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10.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
Meeting Date:
07/07/2015
From:
Shannon Anderson, Human Resources Manager

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TITLE:

Consideration of Appointment and Approval of Agreement: City Manager.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Appoint and approve the agreement for Josh Copley as the City Manager effective September 10, 2015 for the City of Flagstaff.

Executive Summary:

The past City Manager, Kevin Burke, resigned from his position effective January 9, 2015.  The term for the Acting City Manager expires on September 9, 2015.  This appointment will begin the first day of the vacant position, September 10, 2015.

Financial Impact:

The City Manager salary and benefits are currently budgeted.

Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:

The City Manager position is needed to continue movement on the following City Council goals:
1) Invest in our employees and implement retention and attraction strategies
2) Ensure Flagstaff has a long-term water supply for current and future needs
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
4) Explore and adopt policies to lower the costs associated with housing to the end user
5) Develop and implement guiding principles that address public safety service levels through appropriate staffing levels
6) Relieve traffic congestion throughout Flagstaff
7) Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan
8) Improve effectiveness of notification, communication, and engagement with residents, neighborhoods and businesses and about City services, programs, policies, projects and developments
9) Foster relationships and maintain economic development commitment to partners
10) Decrease the number of working poor
11) Ensure that we are as prepared as possible for extreme weather events

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

No.

Options and Alternatives:

The City Council may consider other terms to be included and execute an updated agreement.

Community Involvement:

Inform.

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