03 Approving Appointment of City Attorney
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January 10, 2007
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF KENT McILYAR FOR THE
POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF PARIS; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, former City Attorney of the City of Paris, Larry Schenk did heretofore tender his
resignation effective November 16,2005; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did on November 20, 2006 interview for the
position of City Attorney of the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Paris to appoint Kent
McIlyar as City Attorney of the City of Paris, under the terms described in Exhibit A attached hereto, and
the same should be approved; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris does hereby approve the appointment of Kent
McIlyar as City Attorney for the City of Paris under the terms described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of January, 2007.
Richard Manning, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
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January 4, 2007
W. Kent McIlyar
4661 Livingston Avenue
Dallas, Tx 75209
Dear Mr. McIlyar:
As we discussed on the telephone on 1/3/07, the City Attorney position with the City of Paris,
Texas, is hereby offered to you in accordance with the following terms, subject to final approval
by the Paris, City Council:
· Salary in accordance with the City of Paris Pay Plan, Grade Z63, step 4, salary of $90,029
per year.
· The City will pay for actual moving expenses with a maximum expense of $8,500.
· Full employee benefits as outlined in the City Personnel Policy Book.
· The City will provide up to 3 days of administrative leave (paid leave) for you to handle
business related to relocation to Paris.
· In the event that the City Council terminates your employment as City Attorney for any
reason, other than as a result of a conviction for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
or personal gain, or any felony; the City shall pay to you a lump sum cash payment equal
to three (3) months full salary and benefits, plus the cash value of all accrued vacation
leave and up to 20 days of sick leave.
If your understanding is different from the above mentioned, please let me know immediately.
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Mayor
EXHIBIT A-
P.O. BOX 9037 . PARIS, TEXAS 75461-9037 . (903) 785-7511 · FAX (903) 785-8519