15 - Appointment of Richard Salter as Chief of Police

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attitude, energy, professionalism and civility that I want to see as the leader of the Police Department. Mr. Salter brings over 34 years of experience working in local and federal law enforcement with increasingly challenging positions ranging from field work to high level and complex management. He holds an impressive array of education and training credentials that have helped prepare him to take on the challenges of leading the Paris Police Department as its new Chief of Police. Pursuant to the Paris City Charter, Section 23, "Neither the council nor any of its members shall direct the City Manager or any of his subordinates in the appointment or removal of any city employee; provided, however, that the a.,aointment oepartmentm heads shall be subject to the approval oj"the council." Therefore, the job offer to Richard Salter is contingent upon the approval of the City Council. Furthermore, pursuant Texas Local Government Code 143.013(a)(1), "Unless elected, each department head is: appointed by the municipality's chief executive and confirmed b�,F the munici, ality ggygrnin ,, bod." Therefore, as a Department Head over a Civil Service Department, the job offer to Mr. Salter is contingent upon the approval of the City Council. A copy of his resume is available upon request. If his appointment is approved by the City Council, Mr. Salter will transition from his current location in Nebraska and take the office in mid-April 2021. Exact date TBD. BUDGET: Given his years of experience and credentials, Richard Salter will be given a starting salary of Grade 60, Step 6, which is $106,153.00. This is a salaried position. OPTIONS: A resolution has been presented to you tonight to appoint the City Manager's selection of Richard W. Salter Jr. as the Chief of Police. 1. Approve the resolution as presented. 2. Request edits to the resolution as presented. 3. Request additional information regarding Richard Salter or the process. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution to appoint Richard W. Salter Jr. as the Chief of Police.