TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Cody Kleen, Acting Human Resources Director
1. SUBJECT
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Agreement for Employment with City Attorney Nathalie Adourian.
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2. SUMMARY
Pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Section 2.22.010 and Section 2.16.080, the City Council appoints the City Attorney and determines the City Attorney's compensation and benefits. The proposed Agreement for Employment with City Attorney Nathalie Adourian provides for a three-year contract renewing each year and specified salary and benefits.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the Agreement for Employment with City Attorney, Nathalie Adourian; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The City Attorney position is already included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and is funded as follows: General Fund (100) = 90%; Self Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund (730) = 5%; and Self Insurance Liability Fund (740)= 5%.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Improve Employee Retention and Recruitment
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City Council has completed a comprehensive recruitment process for a new City Attorney. After a nationwide executive search and extensive interview and selection process, the City Council has identified Nathalie Adourian as its preferred candidate. As Ms. Adourian is currently employed by the City as a Senior Assistant City Attorney, all pre-employment processes and background investigation, reference checks, and pre-employment physical requirements have previously been completed. It is now time for City Council consideration of the attached Agreement for Employment.
Ms. Adourian offers 15 years of experience working mostly in public service, serving most recently as a Senior Assistant City Attorney in Orange's City Attorney office. Pursuant to Council direction, the following employment terms include: A monthly base salary of $22,9...
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