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City Council and Mayor
Monday, August 22, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
161 North Section Street
Discussion of the Alabama Supreme Court
Ruling concerning Hiring and Firing of
City Employees and granting of City
Contracts
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The City Council met in a Special Work Session
at 5:00 p .m., Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chamber,
161 North Section Street , Fairhope, Alabama 36532, on
Monday, 22 August 2011 .
Present were Council President Lonnie L. Mixon, Councilmembers: Debbie
W . Quinn, Michael A. Ford, Rick Kingrea, Mayor Timothy M. Kant, and City Clerk
Lisa A . Hanks. Councilmember Daniel Stankoski and City Attorney Marion E.
Wynne were absent.
Council President Mixon called the meeting to order at 5 :00 p.m. and
explained this meeting will be to addres the two Supreme Court rulings : the Mayor
cannot issue a contract without the approval of the City Council; and the Mayor 's
duties based on the ruling on the Fairfield decision . The City Council has authority
over the City's finance , legislation, ordinances, salaries, and defines duties. The
Mayor oversees the day-to-day operations of the City and fills vacant positions .
Paul Myrick addressed the City Council and stated his comments were limited
to the Human Resources issues . The Fairfield Council adopted an ordinance for the
Mayor to hire with approval by Council. There is limited authority to appoint and
dismiss by the Council; officials only mentioned in the Code of Alabama. He
mentioned the Personnel Handbook was being looked at regarding this decision .
There are several ordinances that need to be addressed based on this policy. Mr.
Myrick said the City Clerk, City Treasurer, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and City
Attorney positions are considered appointed officials.
The City Council can create the position of City Administrator and set the alary , but
the Mayor must hire . This position cannot take the duties away from the Mayor. The
Personnel Board does not hire and fire; and thi authority cannot be de legated. Only
the Mayor can hire and fire employees. Mr. Myrick mentioned that the City Council
could implement a Merit System with due process. The Police Department has a
Merit System and due process must be followed . The Police General Orders ("PGO")
was questioned . Mr. Myrick aid the Personnel Manual adopts the PGO for the
Police Department. He also stated that the Mayor must approve any c hanges in PGO
and these must not conflict with Personnel Manual.
Work Session
Monday, 22 August 2011
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 5:39 p.m .
Lonnie L. Mixon, Council President