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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000418 Original ContractSection I Recitals: INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT City of Port Angeles Record #000418 This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Port Angeles, hereinafter called "City," and Dan McKeen, who may hereinafter be called "Interim City Manager." A. This agreement is intended to establish a basis for good working relationships and to avoid possible misunderstandings. B. The parties also intend to establish by this agreement the terms and conditions for employment of Dan McKeen, as Interim City Manager for the period of this agreement. C. The parties recognize and agree that the task of any Interim City Manager should be limited to maintaining the current functions of the city and facilitating the hiring of a well qualified city manager. D. The City Council and the Interim City Manager expect and agree that communications between them be courteous, and at same time must be honest candid, and frank. Section II Appointment: A. Pursuant to RCW 35A.13.150, Dan McKeen is appointed to the position of Interim City Manager and is authorized to perform the duties of City Manager in accordance with the provisions of Ch. 35A.13 RCW. Section III Term: A. This agreement shall be effective April 18, 2012 and shall continue in effect until terminated by the City Council in accordance with Chapter 35A.13 RCW, a new City Manager commences work for the City, or for 120 days, whichever occurs first. B. Upon the expiration or termination of this agreement, the Interim City Manager shall be reinstated to his position as Fire Chief, with all the rights and benefits he possessed before this agreement was made. Section IV Rights and Responsibilities of Interim City Manager: A. The primary duties of the Interim City Manager are to: 1. facilitate the process of hiring a new City Manager, and 2. assure that all departments of the City continue to function orderly and efficiently as they currently are structured, that all current tasks and projects of the City proceed in a timely and economic manner, and that the current functions and programs of the City are performed effectively and in a manner consistent with the "Statement of Values" of the City. B. The Interim City Manager shall have and exercise all the rights and authority of City Manager in accordance with Ch. 35A.13 RCW, all ordinances and resolutions of the City of Port Angeles, and all policies adopted by the City Council. C. The Interim City Manager shall devote as many hours as needed to fulfill his duties and responsibilites as described in this agreement. The parties acknowledge that more than 40 work hours per week will be needed in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the position of Interim City Manager. The Interim City Manager is not entitled to additional compensation for hours worked over 40 per week. Section V Responsibilities of City Council: A. The City Council recognize that the laws defining the relationship between a city manager and a city council apply equally to the Interim City Manager. Examples include, but are not limited to: 1. Council members shall deal with all city employees, contractors, and consultants solely through the Interim City Manager, or his designee, except for purposes of inquiry. 2. Council members shall not give orders or direction to any subordinate of the Interim City Manager, either publicly or privately. B. The City Council shall not establish any new programs, tasks, or projects to be carried out by City employees; except for emergencies, shall not change the personnel positions currently authorized; and shall not alter the current organizational structure of the City. Section VI Salary and Benefits: A. The Interim City Manager's total salary for all services performed for the City shall be his current salary as Fire Chief, plus an additional twenty (20 percent of his current monthly salary. B. The Interim City Manager shall be entitled to all employment benefits he currently recieves in his position as Fire Chief. Section VII Other Provisions: A. City shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify Interim City Manager against any tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other legal action arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the legitimate performance of Interim City Manager's duties. B. City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Interim City Manager under any law or ordinance. C. The text herein shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. D. This agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to, the benefit of the heirs at law and executors of the Interim City Manager. E. Pursuant to RCW 35A.13.050, the normal requirement that a City Manager reside inside the City is waived. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Port Angeles has caused this Employment Agreement to be signed and executed by the Mayor at the direction of the City Council, and attested to by the City Clerk, and the Interim City Manager has signed and executed this agreement in duplicate this 24th day of April, 2012. CITY OF PORT ANGELES Cherie Kidd, Mayor Attest: Approved as to form: essa Hurd, City Clerk William E. Bloor, City Attorney McKeen Interim City Manager 04 20 12.docx INTERIM CITY MANAGER Dan McKeen