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Executive Session Item 6. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	12/01/2020
Submitted For:	James Menlove	Submitted By:	James Menlove, County Manager
Department:	County Manager
Fiscal Year:	2020-2021	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2024	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Gila County Manager Employment Contract between Gila County and W. James Menlove, CPA, CPM

Background Information

The Employment Contract for County Manager W. James Menlove expires on December 31, 2020. Mr. Menlove has been the Gila County Manager since July 1, 2017.

The members of the Gila County Board of Supervisors desire the services of an experienced professional to oversee the day-to-day operations of County government under their purview; implement their directives and policies; lead county-wide strategic planning, programs, and initiatives; and provide them with the information necessary to properly assess the financial condition of County government and the efficiency and effectiveness of County services. W. James Menlove is an experienced professional in local Arizona government management who possesses the skills and abilities to lead strategic, county-wide programs and initiatives and to oversee the day-to-day operations of Gila County government. Mr. Menlove is the current County Manager; therefore, the Board desires to continue to preserve stability and continuity, and promote independent and professional administration by engaging Mr. Menlove in a four-year employment agreement.

Evaluation

County Manager is a critical position in the Gila County government. To preserve stability and maintain continuity, it is important to have an experienced professional in this position and to have a statement of the mutual commitment of the parties to the financial and operational well-being of Gila County government on behalf of the citizens of Gila County.

Conclusion

It is in the best interests of Gila County to engage W. James Menlove as its County Manager for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2021 and concluding December 31, 2024.

Recommendation

It is in the best interests of Gila County to engage W. James Menlove as its County Manager for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2021 and concluding December 31, 2024.

Suggested Motion

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (1), vote to convene in executive session to discuss and consider a proposed four-year employment contract between Gila County and W. James Menlove for the period January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024. (Woody Cline)

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