Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY PURCHASING MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH LISA NIXON (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The Purchasing Manager position has been vacant for approximately six months, due to a leave of absence by the current Purchasing Manager. The Director of Finance with the support of staff has been filling the void. It has become necessary to appoint a person to fill this vacancy on an interim basis. To this end, the City Manager is requesting approval to appoint Ms. Lisa Nixon to fill the position on a contract and limited basis.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE the Temporary Purchasing Manager Employment Agreement with Ms. Lisa Nixon for interim services while the City recruits to fill the full-time permanent position.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
DECLINE to make such appointment.
IV. BACKGROUND
The Purchasing Manager has been on an extended leave of absence since October 18, 2017. This critical position has created a dire situation which has created an adverse impact on the provision of City services. Specifically, the backlog of requisitions, purchase orders, service contracts and payments to the City’s vendors is causing delays in service and vendor payments. Ms. Nixon has the necessary experience and thorough knowledge of purchasing operations to perform the duties of the Purchasing Manager position and is available to serve as the Temporary Purchasing Manager. Attached please find her resumé (Exhibit No. 2).
V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this interim appointment will come from the funds budgeted for the full-time position.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Temporary Purchasing Manager Employment Agreement. (pgs. 3-8)
2. Lisa Nixon resumé. (pgs. 9-10)
Prepared by: Tracey Curry, Senior Human Resources Analyst