Newport City officials will begin to formally review applications from more than two dozen candidates for the city manager position on Monday, City officials announced.
The announcement comes after the City Council concluded its January search of 27 applicants from 13 states.
As part of the City Manager selection process, a three-member screening committee will recommend candidates to the City Council, which will then be subject to a series of council-led interviews. The committee will be comprised of senior state and municipal management professionals and will be selected by City Council members. The committee’s names will not be released until the screening process is complete, which is anticipated by February 15.
According to City officials, the first round of interviews will be held via Zoom on February 15, with a second and final round of interviews slated to be held in person before a final determination is made. The city also plans to conduct a public survey as part of the selection process.
The City Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of the city, overseeing a staff of 350 personnel, and leading the city’s government council.
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