Title
Resolution ratifying the appointment of Amy J.P. McEwan as Interim County Administrator.
Staff Summary
• As a result of Barry Burton’s resignation as County Administrator after approximately 17 years of services as County Administrator effective November 1, 2018 to accept a position in Florida, a vacancy will occur in the office of the County Administrator effective at 5:01 p.m. on October 24, 2018.
• Section XXI of the County Board Rules and Order of Operational Procedures (revised December 12, 2016) provides that the County Board Chair has the authority to appoint an interim County Administrator subject to ratification by the County Board at its next board meeting.
• Amy McEwan’s education - which includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration - and over 25 years of service in a responsible position within local government - including more than 12 years of service in Lake County with eight years as Deputy County Administrator and four years as Senior Assistant County Administrator - makes her an individual who meets and exceeds the qualifications required of a County Administrator as provided in Lake County Code of Ordinances §30.36.
• As a result, Interim County Board Chair Calabresa has appointed Amy McEwan as Interim County Administrator effective at 5:01 p.m. on October 24, 2018.
• The Resolution ratifies the appointment and approves the employment agreement.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, after approximately 17 years of service as County Administrator, Barry Burton has submitted his resignation effective November 1, 2018 (last day in office is October 24, 2018) to accept a position in Florida; and
WHEREAS, as a result, a vacancy will occur in the office of County Administrator; and
WHEREAS, Section XXI (G) of the Lake County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures provides that when the County Administrator position is vacant, the County Board Chairman shall appoint an interim County Administrator subject to ratification by the County Board at its next board meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Interim County Board Chairman has appointed Amy J.P. McEwan as interim County Administrator effective at 5:01 p.m. on October 24, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Amy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and has over 25 years of service in a responsible position within local government - including more than 12 years of service in Lake County with eight years as Deputy County Administrator and four years as Senior Assistant County Administrator; and
WHEREAS, Amy meets and exceeds the qualifications required of a County Administrator as articulated in Lake County Code of Ordinances §30.36.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD that it approves the Interim County Board Chairman’s appointment of Amy J.P. McEwan as Interim County Administrator effective at 5:01 p.m. on October 24, 2018; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is in the best interests of both parties to enter into an agreement establishing the terms and conditions of Amy’s appointment as Interim County Administrator; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agreement between Lake County and Amy J.P. McEwan dated October 9, 2018 is hereby approved and incorporated by reference.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on this 9th day of October, A.D., 2018.