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Resolution to Appoint Kimberly Buselmeier as the City of Ann Arbor Interim Controller and Chief Financial Officer
Memorandum
This resolution provides for the appointment of Kimberly Buselmeier as City of Ann Arbor Interim Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 1, 2024. City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. appointed Marti Praschan as Interim Deputy City Administrator effective September 1, 2024, which created a vacancy in the role of Controller and CFO. The search process is currently underway for a new Deputy City Administrator. This interim appointment is necessary to continue services until a permanent Deputy City Administrator is appointed.
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Prepared by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Reviewed by: Margaret Radabaugh, Deputy City Attorney
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, Section 1:101 of the Ann Arbor City Code requires the advice and consent of Council when the City Administrator makes an appointment to a Service Area Administrator position;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Code does not require City Council approval when the City Administrator appoints individuals into other positions;
Whereas, City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. appointed Marti Praschan as Interim Deputy City Administrator effective September 1, 2024;
Whereas, Deputy City Administrator John Fournier resigned from the City of Ann Arbor effective September 8, 2024;
Whereas, The permanent Deputy City Administrator search process is underway;
Whereas, The appointment of Marti Praschan as Interim Deputy City Administrator created a vacancy in the role of Controller and CFO (a Service Area Administrator position);
Whereas, Section 1:102(1) of Ann Arbor City Code allows the City Administrator to designate someone as "acting" (also known as Interim) when there is a vacancy;
Whereas, Section 12.14(b) of the Charter provides that the vacancy must be filled within 30 days (provided Council may extend that time period by resolution for 60 days), in the manner provided for making the original appointment;
Whereas, Section 12.1(b) of the Ann Arbor City Charter provides that Controller and CFO be appointed by the City Council on recommendation of the City Administrator; and
Whereas, Kimberly Buselmeier, the City’s Financial Manager, is highly qualified to serve and is recommended to City Council by the City Administrator for appointment as Controller and CFO;
RESOLVED, That Kimberly Buselmeier act as Interim CFO and Controller until the earlier of either: 1) Marti Praschan returning to such positions, requiring no Council ratification, because her Interim City Deputy Administrator appointment ends; or 2) the City Council making some alternative appointment for such positions;
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be hereby directed to mail Kimberly Buselmeier a certificate of such appointment in accordance with 12.5 of the Charter; and
RESOLVED, That prior to entering upon the duties of the Controller, Kimberly Buselmeier shall take the oath required under Section 12.7 of the Charter and file the same with the City Clerk;
RESOLVED, That City Council does hereby appoint Kimberly Buselmeier as Interim Controller and CFO effective September 1, 2024; and
RESOLVED, That City Council directs the City Administrator to take all the necessary steps to effect the transition.
Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor