LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT TO THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF AMY LOVOY AS FINANCE DIRECTOR
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Amy Lovoy as Finance Director in accordance with City Charter Section 4.01(a)(7).
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
City Charter Section 4.01(a)(7) - Powers and Duties of the Mayor states:
(7) To appoint the head of each department, with the consent of the City Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of City Council Members.
Upon the resignation of City Administrator Christopher Holley, Keith Wilkins was appointed as City Administrator leaving a vacancy in the Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise position. After an exhaustive search and due diligence conducted by City administrative staff, the Mayor has appointed Richard Barker, Jr., as Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise. Mr. Barker will retain his Chief Financial Officer status until March 31, 2020 when the Fiscal Year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been finalized. Amy Lovoy has been designated as Interim Finance Director until such time as she is confirmed by City Council to assume full responsibility of the Financial Services Department.
Ms. Lovoy comes to the City with over 19 years of governmental finance experience in roles of Budget Manager, Director of the Management and Budget Services Department, Assistant County Administrator as well as Interim County Administrator. Ms. Lovoy started with the City in June 2019 as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and has been actively involved in various aspects of the City’s Financial Services Department. She brings a wealth of knowledge in governmental finance and administration and will be a valuable asset to the City.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this position is available in the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
1/2/2020
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Lovoy Resume
PRESENTATION: No end