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File #: RES 24-26    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/16/2024 In control: Town Council/Board of Trustees
On agenda: 5/20/2024 Final action: 5/20/2024
Title: Consider approving Resolution 24-26 ratifying an Independent Contractor Agreement for the position of Interim Town Secretary and appointing the Interim Town Secretary. (Wade Carroll, Town Manager)
Attachments: 1. Res 24-26 Appointment of Interim Town Secretary, 2. Independent Contractor Agreement - D. Buchanan- signed_Redacted

TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

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Consider approving Resolution 24-26 ratifying an Independent Contractor Agreement  for the position of Interim Town Secretary and appointing the Interim Town Secretary. (Wade Carroll, Town Manager)

 

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STAFF: Wade Carroll, Town Manager

 

BACKGROUND:

The position of Town Secretary is a statutory position required by law. To ensure the continuity of operations, this position must be filled on an interim basis until a permanent Town Secretary is hired. 

DISCUSSION:

Due to the resignation of Town Secretary Amy Piukana, the Town contracted with Dianna Buchanan on April 24, 2024, to fill the position on an interim basis.  The timing of the contract provided the opportunity for Ms. Buchanan to receive training from the former Town Secretary before her last day. The resolution attached for consideration of approval will ratify the employment agreement and officially appoint Dianna Buchanan as Interim Town Secretary. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Town Council take appropriate action.

ATTACHMENT(S):

-                     Resolution 24-26

-                     Executed Independent Contractor Agreement

 

TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS:

1)                     Motion to approve Resolution 24-26

2)                     Motion to amend with the following stipulations (please state stipulations in motion)

3)                     Motion to table

4)                     Motion to deny