Title
Approve the appointment of Tom Word, Jr., PE as Assistant City Manager.
Summary
Section 4.06 of the City Charter specifies that the City Manager shall appoint the head of each administrative department, subject to the approval of the City Council. The City Manager has recommended the appointment of Tom Word, Jr., PE as Assistant City Manager. Mr. Word has over 35 years of broad based public sector experience in both state and municipal government and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. Mr. Word will oversee the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Word is scheduled to begin work at the City on Monday, November 28, 2011.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on November 22, 2011.
Fiscal Impact
This Assistant City Manager position was included in the Fiscal Year 2012 budget.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the appointment of Tom Word, Jr., PE as Assistant City Manager.
Drafter
Karen Thompson, City Secretary