CITY PONDERS HIRING MANAGER VIA SEARCH FIRM CARAVALHO SUCCESSOR SOUGHT.Byline: Heather MacDonald Staff Writer SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - Council members are reviewing proposals from seven firms seeking to conduct the city's search for City Manager George Caravalho's replacement. With today's departure of Caravalho, who served as Santa Clarita's top administrator for more than 14 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time City Council faces the daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin task of replacing the only city manager that Santa Clarita has ever had. The proposals range from less than $20,000 to $50,000 for the recruiting, screening and selection of finalists for the high-profile job. Most of the companies expect the search to last about three months. ``We have a very serious decision before us,'' said Councilman Bob Kellar. ``Change is inevitable and healthy for any organization.'' Most of the discussions about the selection process and hiring of a new city manager will be held behind closed doors, protected from the traditional open-meeting requirement by an exemption in California law California Law consists of 29 codes, covering various subject areas, the State Constitution and Statutes. See also
The council is scheduled to discuss the proposals May 7. A majority of the council members have endorsed calls for a nationwide search for Santa Clarita's next city manager, a position that is expected to be highly sought after and desirable, despite the turmoil of the past several months. ``This is a coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. position,'' said Councilman Cameron Smyth Cameron Smyth is a Republican who has represented Califoria's 38th Assembly district since December of 2006. He succeeded Keith Richman who was term limited. Prior to being elected to the state legislature, Assemblyman Smyth served on the Santa Clarita City Council, where he . ``And for the council, it will be an opportunity to bring in new blood.'' Interim City Manager Ken Pulskamp has said he will apply for the permanent position after serving under Caravalho since his appointment by the first City Council after the city's incorporation in 1987. Retired Councilwoman Jo Anne Darcy, who was on the council that hired Caravalho, said the ideal candidate would be much like his predecessor: a negotiator who brings groups of people together and someone who can find otherwise-overlooked sources of revenue for the city. ``A city manager needs to be able to tell his story for the city and for the community,'' Darcy said. ``He must be a visionary - and be capable of translating that vision into reality.'' The firms that have applied for the contract are Sacramento-based Ralph Anderson Ralph M. Anderson (October 29, 1936 - November 27, 1960) was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at Los Angeles State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers & Associates, Novato-based L.B. Hayhurst & Associates, Roseville-based Bob Murray
Shannon Associates was the firm that recruited Caravalho to his new position as Riverside city manager, which he will start next month. |
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