The Commission may employ a general manager or co-managers upon approval of the St. Albans City Council. The Commission shall establish job descriptions to include detailed job duties and responsibilities as well as minimum qualifications for the general manager and co-manager positions subject to the approval of the City Council. Those members of City Council serving on the Commission shall recuse themselves from voting on the approval of proposed job descriptions by City Council. The position of general manager or co-manager(s) shall be filled by majority vote of the Municipal Utility Commission and subsequent approval of the City Counsel. Any vacancy shall be advertised as a Class I Legal Advertisement. The successful candidates shall be selected from the respondents to the advertisement following a thorough interview, documentation of qualifications and employment history. The position(s) shall be for a term of not less than one year and may be renewed from year to year with the approval of the Commission with such terms and conditions as the Commission may require. The compensation for the general manager or co-manager(s) shall be in accordance with the approved budget and shall be subject to approval by the City Council. Those members of City Council serving on the Commission shall recuse themselves from voting on the approval of manager(s) compensation by City Council.
(Ord. 2020-07. Passed 4-20-20.)