Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Discussion
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION 22-027 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Attached for the City Council's review is a contract between the City of Carson and David C. Roberts, Jr. for the position of City Manager. The contract was prepared by the City Attorney's office and is attached to the resolution in Exhibit No. 1.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. ADOPT Resolution 22-027 approving the proposed City Manager Employment Agreement.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement with Mr. David C. Roberts, Jr. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action deemed appropriate by the City Council and consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
David C. Roberts, Jr., began his public administration career in 2007 in the field of Human Resources. Since then, he has held various executive management positions with multiple public agencies. His experience combines of over 22 years of federal, public, and private sector experience in the fields of Administration (Human Resources & Finance), Public Safety (Police & Fire), Community Services, Information Technology and Public Information while having worked with Elected Officials and leaders in various communities. Mr. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. He is currently working on his Doctorate Degree in Ministry (Chaplaincy).
The City's incumbent City Manager recently announced that she will be resigning effective March 1, 2022. Accordingly, the City is in need of the services of a new City Manager and the Council directed the City Attorney's office to negotiate with the City Assistant City Manager and current Acting City Manager David C. Roberts, Jr.
The employment contract is for an undefined term beginning February 16, 2022 and can be terminated by either party with 30-day notification. If...
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