TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Bonnie Hagan, Acting City Manager
FROM: Gary Sheatz, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
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Employment Agreement with interim City Manager Thomas R. Hatch.
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed employment agreement with interim City Manager Thomas R. Hatch provides for a term up to one year while the City completes the recruitment process for the position of City Manager. Pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Section 2.16.080, the City Manager's compensation and benefits are determined by the City Council.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve Employment Agreement with interim City Manager Thomas R. Hatch.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The agreement provides for a salary of $22,833.33 per month, a non-compensation earnable technology stipend of $125.00 per month, and a deferred compensation contribution of $500.00 per month.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
e: Attract, retain and develop quality employees dedicated to public service.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
With the retirement of the City Manager, effective October 4, 2021, the City has initiated a nationwide recruitment for his replacement. Due to the uncertainty with regard to the length of time required to complete the recruitment and hiring process, the City desires to fill the City Manager position on an interim basis. During this interim period, the City desires a replacement with a wide breadth of public sector experience.
The City has requested the services of Thomas R. Hatch to serve as interim City Manager until the recruitment and hiring process is complete. Mr. Hatch has 34 years of varied public sector experience, with nearly 8 years as City Manager in a similar size city, and serving most recently as the Chief Human Resources Officer with the County of Orange.
The initial term of the agreement with Mr. Hatch is proposed at one year. While City staff does not anticipate the recruitment and ...
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