HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-091 CCRMember Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.2021-91
RESOLUTION HIRING DR. REGINALD M. EDWARDS AS THE CITY MANAGER
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Dr. Reginald M. Edwards has worked for the City of Brooklyn Center
("City") for several years, first as the Assistant City Manager and then as the Acting City
Manager; and
WHEREAS, Section 6.01 of the City Charter requires the City Council to choose a City
Manager "solely on the basis of training, experience, and administrative qualifications"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds Dr. Edwards has far more than the minimum
education, training, experience, and administrative qualifications required to serve as the chief
administrative officer for the City and has consistently demonstrated a high level of skill in
performing his duties and is deeply dedicated to the City and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
l . The City Council is pleased to select Dr. Reginald M. Edwards as the City Manager of
the City of Brooklyn Center.
2. The City Council approves entering into an employment agreement with Dr. Edwards
for his new position and authorizes the Mayor to execute it once it is in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney.
July 12.2021
Date � Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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