24 - Confirmation of Interim Library Director Ron HerveyItem No. 24
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TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION OF INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR
DATE: November 9, 2020
BACKGROUND:
Priscilla McAnally, Library Director, announced her retirement effective December 31, 2020. It
is now the City Manager's task to fill the position, but in order to maintain operations, he has
identified an individual qualified and capable to serve as Interim Library Director.
Pursuant to the City of Paris Charter, Section 23, "the appointment of department heads shall be
subject to the approval of the council." While the City Manager is not at this time appointing a
permanent department head, he believes it appropriate to keep the City Council informed regarding
his selections for Interim Department Heads and request your approval of them. While this is not
a Civil Service Department, bringing the Interim to you mirrors the required process we followed
for the Interim Fire Chief and Interim Police Chief.
STATUS OF ISSUE:
The City Manager wishes to appoint Ron Hervey, Library Supervisor, to serve as Interim Library
Director while he searches to fill the position permanently. Mr. Hervey has 22 years of experience
with the City and is currently in the process of training with Ms. McAnally to carry on operations,
subject to the City Council's approval tonight. The City Manager hereby requests that the City
Council vote to confirm Ron Hervey as the Interim Library Director.
The City Manager plans to advertise for the Library Director position in the near future. It is
expected that Mr. Hervey will fill the role as Interim for no less than 3 months upon Ms.
McAnally's retirement.
BUDGET:
An appropriate pay adjustment will be given to Mr. Hervey to compensate for the added duties
and responsibilities. That amount will be determined by methods used to determine previous
Interim role adjustments and will be available upon request.
OPTIONS:
1. Confirm Ron Hervey as Interim Library Director.
2. Reject Ron Hervey as Interim Library Director and advise the City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm Ron Hervey as Interim Library Director.