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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRI L. LEHR AS CITY ATTORNEY, TERMINATING THE APPOINTMENT OF JESSICA J. FRALICH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH TERRI L. LEHR.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter IV, Section 26 of the Duluth Home Rule Charter, the mayor has appointed Terri L. Lehr to the position of city attorney effective November 1, 2024, subject to confirmation by the city council by simple majority vote.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the appointment of Terri L. Lehr to the position of city attorney effective November 1, 2024, is hereby confirmed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to execute and implement an employment contract. substantially in the form of the attached Exhibit A, to compensate the appointed city attorney Terri L. Lehr with basic annual pay at Job Range Number 1170, Step E, of the 2022-2024 collective bargaining agreement between the city of Duluth and the City of Duluth Supervisory Association, payable from fund number 110-110-1104-5100 (General, Legislative and Executive, Attorney and Human Rights).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointment of Jessica J. Fralich as city attorney is hereby terminated effective October 31, 2024.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution confirms the mayor’s appointment of Terri L. Lehr as city attorney effective November 1, 2024, as required by the Duluth Home Rule Charter and authorizes the execution of an employment contract which sets forth the pay and benefits plan for the appointed position. Additionally, this resolution terminates the appointment of Jessica J. Fralich as city attorney in accordance with the City Charter.