Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This item transmits an informational update on the current executive recruitment process under the authority of the City Manager and consistent with the City Charter and Municipal Code.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
On February 8, 2023, The State Controller's Office provided a letter to the City Manager advising of its review of the City of Carson's internal control system from the periods of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020, to determine the adequacy of the city's controls for conducting operations, preparing financial reports, safeguarding assets, and ensuring proper use of public funds. Specifically, to this report, the State Controller's Office listed three (3) findings of which "FINDING 2" Outdated policies and procedures stated:
The city does not routinely review and update its policies and procedures. The city's policies and procedures were last updated in June 2014. The city's documentation is incomplete, inaccurate, and inconsistent with its existing processes.
The following topic for which the City did not have a policy:
Recruitment procedures for unclassified management executives, such as department heads;
Based on "FINDING 2", it is critical for the City of Carson to have a transparent recruitment procedure for unclassified management executives, specifically department heads. As the City Manager serves as the key decision maker in these appointments, it is crucial to establish a fair and transparent process that fosters public trust, ensures merit-based selection, involves executive and department staff and supports the long-term success of the City.
This policy will be the first in the City and ...
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