Hiram Called Meeting Focused on Personnel

Hiram could have an interim city manager by the end of the night tonight.

has called an emergency council meeting, and on the meeting’s agenda is discussion on hiring an interim city manager, as well as a vote on a measure to give Mayor Doris Devey to enter into a contract for the interim city manager position upon legal review by City Attorney Glen Stinson.

A hire would cap off the months-long effort of city leaders to get the power to hire a city manager. In February, to allow for the addition of a city manager to the payroll. The amendment to the city charter then was required to be submitted as a piece of legislation before state lawmakers—, and Gov. Nathan Deal .

Councilmen tonight also will consider two other staffing matters. One measure, if approved, would see City Operations Manager Jody Palmer recruiting, interviewing and hiring someone to fill a maintenance worker position in the Public Works department.

The council also will consider authorizing Palmer to recruit and hire a subcontractor to provide cleaning services for during weekends to maintain the park during high volumes of use.

The council will meet at 6 p.m. today at .

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