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AKCITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: City Council Participation in Review of Applicants for Police Chief and Public
Works Director
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2008
PREPARED BY: City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Designate one Council Member to assist the City Manager in the
selection of the Director of Public Works and two Council Members
to assist in the selection of Chief of Police.
FISCAL IMPACT: Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.12.060 provides the City Manager
with the authority to hire and appoint heads of departments. It is the
experience of the City Manager that when it is practical and
convenient, that the selection process for certain department heads is enriched with the partnership of
Council Members. Towards this end, the Manager respectfully requests that the Council select one
member to work with the Manager in the review of applicants for the Director of Public Works and two
members of the Council to review and participate in the Chief of Police selection process.
The closing date has passed for the Director of Public Works. It is felt that one member of the Council
will be adequate to assist with this position. The closing date for the Chief of Police is March 11. two
members of the Council would be appropriate for this position.
FUNDING: Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT: None related directly to this action.
Blair King, City Maae-919� '
APPROVED: r�
Blair � City Manager