MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Addition of the Chief Operating Officer Classification, and Amendment of the 2018 Executive Pay Plan "E", to add the Chief Operating Officer Classification
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2927: An Ordinance Establishing the Position of Chief Operating Officer; Providing for Appointments to the Position; Specifying the Duties of the Position; Amending the Executive Pay Plan "E" for the Year 2018 to Include the Chief Operating Officer; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the attached ordinance establishing the position of Chief Operating Officer (Attachment A) and direct the City to proceed with adopting the new Chief Operating Officer classification and the associated changes to the Executive Pay Plan (Pay Plan "E").
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
John Marchione, Mayor: (425) 556-2101
Mellody Matthes, Human Resources Director: (425) 556-2122
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The City Council is responsible for setting and defining the vision for the community through the comprehensive plan, budget, and other policy documents. As the City has grown, so has the intricacy of the organization. The complexity of the scope and scale of projects, public services, and internal support requires greater coordination and alignment to continue carrying the vision forward.
The City is preparing for one of its most transformative phases in its evolution. The Microsoft Campus refresh, Sound Transit's arrival in Marymoor Village and Downtown, and Overlake Village growth are examples of the complexity and breadth of revitalization occurring in the next six years. The City needs to recognize the considerable changes coming and arrange its organizational structure to meet the challenges.
The position of Chief Operating Officer will run the day-to-day operations of the City and will allow for greater alignment ...
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