Title
Resolution Authorizing Amy Cell Talent to Assist in the Search Process For The Position of City Attorney (NTE $25,000)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution request approval of a contract with Amy Cell Talent for recruitment services for the City Attorney.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funds are budgeted in the FY22 City Attorney’s Office budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney
Reviewed by: Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Charter of the City of Ann Arbor requires the City Council to hire the position of City Attorney;
Whereas, City Attorney Postema has been employed by the City since April 2003;
Whereas, On January 4, 2021, the City Attorney provided notice of an intent to retire from the position in 2022;
Whereas, The City Attorney has given a target date of retirement of April 30, 2022 to the City Administration Committee;
Whereas, The search for a replacement may take significant time and effort;
Whereas, The Council Administration Committee has unanimously recommended that search consultant Amy Cell Talent propose a timeline and procedure for the search and assist the Council Administration Committee and the City Council in conducting the search for City Attorney;
Whereas, The competitive search process is important to ensure that the Attorney selected for the position has been fully and fairly evaluated in a transparent manner;
RESOLVED, That Amy Cell Talent be authorized to conduct the search for the City Attorney;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to approve a contract under $25,000 for this search; and
RESOLVED, That a proposed timeline, process, and salary range be brought back to the City Council for approval upon the recommendation of the Council Administration Committee.