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 Coun...
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