Title
Consider Approval of Employment Agreement for County Attorney (Joseph Alvin Leaphart) to be effective Januarly 1, 2017
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the Employment Agreement for County Attorney, with Joseph Alvin Leaphart, to be effective January 1, 2017.
Body
The County Council recently conducted interviews with several applicants for the position of County Attorney. As part of this process, three separate panels interviewed the selected applicants. Each panel's composition varied according to its members, with one panel representing each of the County Council, the County's Senior Managers, and members of the public.
Following the interview process, the Council considered the information received and initiated negotiations for employment with their preferred applicant. The result of such negotiations is represented by the attached document. As indicated by his signature, Mr. Leaphart has already agreed to the terms as presented, and the purpose of this agenda item is for Council to consider approval of this same agreement.
Alternatives
The Council could choose to alter the proposed agreement (which would require reconsideration by Mr. Leaphart) or to reject the agreement as presented.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The position of County Attorney is currently budgeted and the funds are available for this purpose.
Attachments
A - County Attorney Employment AGR.1.1.17