The Chelsea City Council began the process of finding an interim acting city manager during a work session on April 24 following the resignation of Roy Atkinson on April 21.
The discussions were added to a scheduled work session to begin discussing the city’s budget.
The elected officials voted to re-establish a transition team that will include the eventual interim acting city manager, department heads — including those from administration, planning, public works, utilities, and the police chief as well as the mayor and two city council members.
This group will assist the interim acting city manager for about two months until a permanent city manager can be hired.
The council also directed staff to issue a request for proposals to all appropriate venues to post a call for applications for the interim position with applications due on Saturday, April 29.
Interim City Manager Application Request
Applications due by Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The City of Chelsea is requesting applications for individuals or firms to serve as Interim City Manager for a contract period of approximately three months. This is an immediate need position with an anticipated start date of May 15, 2023. The Interim City Manager will report to City Council and will supervise the following departments: Public Safety, Utilities, Finance, Community Development, Clerk, and Administration. The function of the position is to maintain and direct City services to meet the needs of the community and the requirements of all affiliated regulatory agencies.
Further discussions about the candidates and the interview process is expected to take place at the next regular city council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 1.
If you would like to listen to the full discussion, please go to the city’s website and on the right side at the top, click on meeting videos.
