HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-17 City Commission Packet Materials - C4. Employment Agreement with Andrea Surratt
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Dennis M. Taylor, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Employment Agreement with Andrea Surratt Appointing her as the Bozeman City Manager
MEETING DATE: October 9, 2017
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve the employment agreement with Andrea Surratt. BACKGROUND: The City Commission recently concluded a thorough and complete search
for a City Manager. On October 2, 2017, the Commission voted 5-0 to select Andrea Surratt as
City Manager, and directed the Interim City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director to begin negotiations on the employment agreement. Negotiations concluded on October 4, 2017 with Ms. Surratt signing the enclosed employment agreement.
The Interim Employment Agreement contains the following provisions, among others:
• Base pay for the first 12 months of employment is the same per month as provided to the City’s previous city manager ($12,375/month);
• The City Manager will begin work November 1, 2017;
• City provides a housing allowance of $2,000 per month. A background check has been completed by Strategic Government Resources. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As determined by the Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS: The City will pay the costs as shown in the attached agreement.
Report compiled on: October 4, 2017 City Manager Employment Agreement
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