TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interim City Attorney's Performance Evaluation
Recommended Action
Option 1: Discussion regarding the Interim City Attorney's annual performance evaluation, with action to either approve an annual increase or maintain the current rate of pay for Interim City Attorney Michael Golen.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Discussion regarding the Interim City Attorney's annual performance evaluation, with action to either approve an annual increase or maintain the current rate of pay for Interim City Attorney Michael Golen.
* Pros: Fosters a culture of recognition and appreciation, allows for competitive compensation for experience and knowledge, and allows for increased job satisfaction.
* Cons: Encumbers funding that could be utilized elsewhere.
Option 2: Discussion regarding the Interim City Attorney's annual performance evaluation, without action to approve an annual increase for Interim City Attorney Michael Golen.
* Pros: Allows funding to be utilized elsewhere
* Cons: Decrease in job satisfaction and competitive compensation.
Background Information
In September of 2024, Michael Golen was appointed by the Commission as the Interim City Attorney. Mr. Golen has maintained the interim position for approximately one year, coinciding with his normal annual performance review date which occurs each September. This year, his annual performance review must be completed by the Commission.
Upon hiring of the City Attorney, Mr. Golen will return to the Deputy City Attorney position. At that time his rate of pay will return to his previous rate, with only a cost-of-living increase if such an increase is approved as part of the City's FY25-26 budget. Therefore, the recommended action is for the Commission to approve an increase to his rate of pay or direct that he maintain his current Interim salar...
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