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APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
With Dave Campbell’s departure from the City as of January 31, 2018, it is advisable to appoint an Interim City Manager until the ongoing City Manager selection process is complete and the newly hired City Manager assumes his or her duties.
The positions of City Manager and Assistant City Manager are set forth at LMC 2.21, though the provisions regarding creating an Interim City Manager are addressed by state law.
Authority to appoint an Interim City Manager is contained in RCW 35A.13.150 which provides:
The council may designate a qualified administrative officer of the city or town to perform the duties of manager:
(1) Upon the adoption of the council-manager plan, pending the selection and appointment of a manager; or
(2) Upon the termination of the services of a manager, pending the selection and appointment of a new manager; or
(3) During the absence, disability, or suspension of the manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to appoint _________ as Interim City Manager until such time as the City Council selects a new City Manager and he or she assume their duties.