HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 Resolution No. 076RESOLUTION NO. -2
SERIES OF 2014
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ERIC KECK AS CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO.
WHEREAS, upon the announcement of Gary Sears retirement from public service, the City
Council began the process of hiring a new City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the city manager search process was designed to be in compliance with C.R.S.
24-6-402(3.5); and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2014 the City Council interviewed city manager search consultants at
an open meeting; and
WHEREAS, Slavin Management Consultants was chosen to conduct the city manager search;
and
WHEREAS, Slavin conducted individual interviews with the Council members to get an idea
of traits and qualifications that were desired; and
WHEREAS, Slavin posted a job opening for the City Manager position on May 20, 2014; and
WHEREAS, March 17, 2014 Council held an executive session to discuss recruitment process
for City Manager; and
WHEREAS, April 7, 2014 Council held an executive session to review sample version of City
Manager recruitment flier and employment agreement; and
WHEREAS, May 19 Council held an executive session met with Slavin representative; and
WHEREAS, July 14 Council held an executive session to screen candidates and select
finalists; and
WHEREAS, the six finalists were announced on August 7, 2014; and
WHEREAS, all citizens and members of the public have been welcomed to submit comments
concerning the finalists; and
WHEREAS, City Council interviewed the six finalists on August 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Council held a reception to gather public input the evening of August 11, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, Council met in executive session on August 12, 2014 to narrow the list to a
finalist and an alternate; and
WHEREAS, Slavin was directed by Council to negotiate with Mr. Keck on August 12, 2014;
and
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WHEREAS, City Council announced that the City was negotiating with Mr. Keck for the
position of City Manager on August 22, 2014 in accordance with C.R.S. 24~6-402(3.5); and
WHEREAS, Council has welcomed public input since naming the finalists and announcing
Mr. Keck's name; and
WHEREAS, under authority of the Englewood Home Rule Charter, Article VII, Section 49
the City Council is empowered to appoint the City Manager who shall be the chief executive
officer and head of the administrative branch of the City Government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT:
Eric A. Keck shall be and is hereby appointed City Manager, commencing September 15,
2014, for an indefinite term as provided in Article VII, Section 49 of the Englewood Home Rule
Charter, and in accordance with the employment agreement which is hereby approved.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of September, 2014.
I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the
above is a true copy of Resolution No. !2k., Series of 2014. , • f _,,,,-:}
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ucrishia A. Ellis, City Clerk
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