LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT TO THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF CLARK MERRITT AS PORT DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF PENSACOLA
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Clark Merritt as Port Director of the City of Pensacola in accordance with the 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.
With the recent retirement of Dick Barker, the Mayor has selected Amy Miller to fill the role of Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise, thus vacating the Port Director position. Clark Merritt has been with the City of Pensacola since 2012 and has served as the Sustainability Administrator and in 2013 moved to the Port of Pensacola as the Port Business Development Manager. In 2019, Clark was promoted to Deputy Port Director and has worked with the Port Director in the various daily operations at Port. Based on his qualifications, the Mayor presents for your consideration and consent, Clark Merritt as his appointee for the Port Director of the City of Pensacola.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this position is appropriated in the Port of Pensacola’s budget.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
6/8/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator, Administration & Enterprise
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Clark Merritt Resume
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