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Item No. 23 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council FROM: Rose Beverly, City Manager SUBJECT: Creation of a Senior Management Local Government/HR Analyst Position DATE: June 9th, 2025 BACKGROUND: Many local governments have established or are in the process of creating analyst positions to provide essential support across departmental operations. Considering the high volume of current projects and the need for the City Manager to maintain regular engagement with staff, Council, and the community, I am recommending the creation of a Senior Management Analyst position. This role would be established in lieu of filling the previously budgeted Assistant and/or Deputy City Manager position. STATUS OF ISSUE: The City of Irving's job description for a Senior Management Analyst provides a strong example of the type of support this role can offer: "Under general direction, this role is responsible for providing complex research, analysis, and support for citywide project management. This includes identifying and developing organizational benchmarks, preparing related reports, conducting complex studies, research and analysis on a wide range of municipal programs and functions." (City of Irving Job Description, Irving, TX - Official Website) This description closely aligns with the intended responsibilities for the proposed position. In our organization, the analyst would report directly to the City Manager and would also provide support for Human Resources functions, including but not limited to: • Reviewing and updating the Personnel Handbook • Assisting with onboarding and recruitment • Supporting benefits and insurance administration RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of the analyst position within the City Manager's office. BUDGET: An Assistant City Manager position was funded in the current fiscal year but has not and will not be filled. These allocated funds can be repurposed to recruit and support the salary