Appointment of Mark Scott as City Manager and Approval of an Executive Employment Agreement Confirming his Appointment effective June 1 2009. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 03/30/09 AGENDA ITEM: Appointment of Mark Scott as City Manager and Approval of an Executive Employment Agreement Confirming his Appointment effective June 1 2009. Contact Person/Dept.: Serena Wright Phone Number: (310) 253 5640 Item Number: A 1 Fiscal Impact: Yes x No General Fund: Yes x No Public Hearing: Action Item: X Attachments: X Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (03/25/09) Department Approval: Serena Wright (03/25/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (03/25/09) RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/25/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (03/25/09) Staff recommends the City Council appoint Mark Scott as City Manager and approve an executive employment agreement confirming his appointment as City Manager effective June 1 2009. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: At the March 23 2009 Council meeting the City Council held a closed session regarding the appointment of Mark Scott as the City Manager. As authorized by and in consultation with the City Council a proposed Executive Employment Agreement ( Agreement ) has been negotiated with Mr. Scott. A copy of the proposed Agreement modeled after those agreements in force and effect with other Department Heads and sets forth the terms and conditions of their employment has been included in the agenda packet. In summary the proposed Agreement provides for: A three year term commencing June 1 2009. A thirty (30) day notice to terminate the Agreement with or without cause. Six (6) months severance pay should Council decide to terminate the Agreement other than for cause. Employee s base annual salary shall be $233 044 for the first nine (9) months of the Agreement. At the end of nine (9) months the base annual salary shall be increased to $263 044...
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