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ARF- 4219

Regular Agenda Item 4. F.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/07/2017
Submitted For:	Tommie Martin	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 1
Fiscal Year:	2016-2017	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	3/1/17-2/28/19	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Replacement

Information

Request/Subject

County Manager Employment Contract

Background Information

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.

John F. Nelson is an experienced professional in local Arizona government management, particularly in Gila County,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. Nelson has been hired as County Manager, but the Board desires to preserve stability and continuity, and promote independent and professional administration by engaging Mr. Nelson in a two-year employment agreement.

Evaluation

County Manager is a crucial position in 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 John F. Nelson as its County Manager for a two-year term commencing March 1, 2017, and concluding February 28, 2019.

Recommendation

It is in the best interests of Gila County to engage John F. Nelson as its County Manager for a two-year term commencing March 1, 2017, and concluding February 28, 2019.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action regarding a proposed two-year Employment Contract between Gila County and John F. Nelson for the period March 1, 2017, through February 28, 2019. (Tommie Martin)

Attachments
County Manager Employment Contract