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What this is
Council will vote to appoint a City Manager, effective March 1, 2022, and authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with that person.
Why it matters
The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of Richardson city government, so this appointment shapes how city services are managed going forward.
Council action
Motion to appoint Donald Magner as City Manager for the City of Richardson effective March 1, 2022, and to authorize the Mayor on behalf of the City of Richardson to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with Mr
Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — December 13, 2021 meeting
- December 13, 2021 Vote taken — December 13, 2021 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — December 13, 2021
Appoint City Manager and authorize employment agreement
Official agenda language
CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION TO APPOINT A CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2022, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE TERMS OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
Documents
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