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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4: Appointment of Police Auditor ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Action: Appointment of Police Auditor Meeting Date: August 14, 2006 Agenda Item Number: 4 Department: Human Resources and Risk Management Staff Contact: Helen Towle www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5110 ISSUE STATEMENT This item is to provide an opportunity for the council to appoint Cristina Beamud as the Police Auditor for the City of Eugene, and to direct the Council Officers to negotiate compensation and terms of employment with her in a manner consistent with the salary range and benefits approved by the council on March 13, 2006. BACKGROUND On July 24 and 25, 2006, the Mayor and city councilors interviewed five candidates for the position of Police Auditor. On July 25, 2006, the City Council identified Cristina Beamud as the finalist for the position. On July 31 and August 1, 2006, Councilor Bettman and Jim Gardiner, an outside consultant hired to assist with the background process, traveled to Massachusetts and conducted interviews with various staff and community contacts regarding Ms. Beamud. A background report written by Mr. Gardiner and reviewed by Councilor Bettman will be forwarded to the Mayor and the City Council prior to the meeting for City Council review. Given the nature of this agenda item, it may be necessary for the City Council to meet in Executive Session, pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) during the course of this meeting. RELATED CITY POLICIES There are no policy issues associated with this item. This is an action item to appoint the Police Auditor. COUNCIL OPTIONS The following three options may be determined as the next appropriate step in the hiring process: 1.The City Council agrees to make an offer of employment to Ms. Beamud. 2.The City Council requests more background information to be gathered on Ms. Beamud. 3.The City Council eliminates Ms. Beamud as a finalist and either moves onto the other candidate still under consideration or decides to re-advertise the position. L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060814\S0608144.doc CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Council is the hiring authority for the Police Auditor position; the City Manager does not have a recommendation on this matter. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion is offered by staff on this matter; the City Council needs to determine which course of action it prefers. ATTACHMENTS None. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Helen Towle Telephone: 682-5110 Staff E-Mail: Helen.K.Towle@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060814\S0608144.doc