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To consent to the Mayor’s designation of Sharon Ebert as Interim Chief Administrative Officer.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That, as provided for in section 5.07 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, the Council hereby consents to the Mayor’s designation of Sharon Ebert as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer, effective June 7, 2025, until the effective date of the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to section 5.01.1 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, or the designation of another Interim Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to section5.07 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended.
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
FROM: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor
RE: Designation of Interim Chief Administrative Officer
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: A resolution for expedited consideration to consent to the Mayor’s designation of Sharon Ebert as Interim Chief Administrative Officer while concluding a national search for a full-time replacement.
BACKGROUND: Sabrina Joy-Hogg, current Interim Chief Administrative Officer has resigned from this role effective June 6, 2025. Approval is recommended by the City Administration to ensure continuity of government operations.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: N/A
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: June 9, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: June 9, 2025
REQUESTED AGENDA: Regular
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None, requesting expedited consideration
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Mayor, Chief Administrative Office
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF: Tyrome Alexander, Director of Human Resources