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CityCouncil | 2011-05-17 | 5 | Councilmember deHaan moved introduction of the ordinance. Councilmember Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (11-263) Recommendation to Provide Direction on the City Attorney Recruitment. The Acting City Attorney made a brief statement and left the dais. The Human Resource Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore stated that she has a list of qualifications which she would provide to the subcommittee; the threshold issue is whether Council thinks now is the time to begin the recruitment. Councilmember Tam stated the recruitment process should begin as soon as possible; recruitment was not done for the last City Attorney hiring; the net should be cast as wide as possible in order to provide an opportunity for as many applicants as possible. Vice Mayor Bonta concurred with Councilmember Tam; stated the selection process needs to be competitive and should be initiated immediately. Councilmember deHaan stated the City Attorney recruitment should be the same as the in- house process used for the City Manager recruitment. Mayor Gilmore stated the City Council is responsible for hiring and firing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk; the Human Resources Department would be utilized; a subcommittee needs to be formed. Councilmember Tam volunteered to serve on the subcommittee; stated she spoke to the incoming City Manager; the incoming City Manager has suggested advertising in the San Francisco Daily Journal as well as the Western City Magazine; the Recorder is a weekly publication and current readership may not be very high. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Council would want an attorney on the subcommittee. Councilmember Johnson responded that she does not have an opinion on the matter; stated she would be happy to serve on the subcommittee. Mayor Gilmore moved approval of appointing Councilmembers Johnson and Tam to serve on the City Attorney recruitment subcommittee. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 17, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-17.pdf |