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To consent to the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II to the position of Chief Administrative Officer and to approve the compensation therefor
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WHEREAS, section 5.01.1 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, provides that the Mayor's appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer is subject to the advice and consent of a majority of the members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to give its consent to the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II to the position of Chief Administrative Officer effective July 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, section 5.01.1 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, provides that the Mayor shall set the salary of the Chief Administrative Officer subject to the approval of a majority of the members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has offered employment and Odie Donald II has accepted this offer pursuant to an employment contract, a copy of which is attached to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, Odie Donald II has also accepted the terms of employment set forth in the employment contract, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, which purports to set an annual salary for the Chief Administrative Officer of $365,000;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That, as provided for in section 5.01.1 of the Charter of the City of Richmond (2020), as amended, the Council hereby consents to the Mayor's appointment of Odie Donald II to the position of Chief Administrative Officer for an indefinite term to begin July 9, 2025, and approves the compensation therefor.
City of Richmond
Intracity Correspondence
O&R Transmittal
DATE: June 9, 2025 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
FROM: The Honorable Dr. Danny Avula, Mayor
RE: Designation of Chief Administrative Officer
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: A resolution for expedited consideration to consent to the Mayor's design...
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