For City Council Meeting [November 27, 2018]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ahmad Ansari, Interim City Administrator
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Request City Council's Approval of the Terms of a Labor Agreement between the City of Rialto and Jessica Brown, Finance Director.
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BACKGROUND:
The Finance Director is a key Executive position responsible for the Finance, Purchasing, Payroll and Information Technology Divisions. The position reports to the City Administrator and coordinates highly responsible and complex administrative and financial services on behalf of the City, including the development of the annual budget, audits and financial reports, debt management, revenue collection, fees and user charges, fixed assets and procurement.
The City of Rialto has been recruiting for a Finance Director since April 2018. In the interim, Ron Carr (a retired annuitant) has been providing oversight and leadership to the Finance Department and support to the City Administrator's Office. Mr. Carr's services will conclude on November 30, 2018, per his arrangements with the City.
The City's process for the selection of a Finance Director was based on qualifications and successful job history and performance. A total of 59 applications were received, with a limited number selected to proceed with interviews.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Section 2.04.100 of the Rialto Municipal Code grants the City Administrator authority to appoint, promote, demote, and remove employees (with the exception of the City Clerk and City Treasurer). The City Council shall be consulted by the City Administrator and the Council shall concur on all matters relating to the removal, transfer, combining or changing of Department Heads.
The City Administrator has consulted the City Council on the selection of a candidate; accordingly, the labor agreement prescribing the terms of conditions of the Finance Director are attached to this report. In accordance with Council Resolution 1591 a...
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