The previous post about the new village manager’s salary inspired a bit of a row between readers who differed on how much the public needs to know and whether Freedom of Information Act requests are a necessary intrusion. I didn’t FOIA the new contract — not out of any particular desire to avoid more work [...]
Thoman analyzes the new village manager’s contract on his blog, noting that it appears to be an improvement over that of Cara Pavlicek. No word on the salary or bennies. Time for a FOIA?
Updated: Oct. 3, 9:15 a.m. He didn’t start out as the favorite for the job of village manager, but acting VM Dave Fieldman demonstrated such impressive leadership in the five months following the termination of Cara Pavlicek that he convinced the council he was the best prospect among a strong field of 50 applicants. Fieldman, [...]
The village council reportedly is finalizing its choice for village manager and is expected to make the announcement shortly. “The council has proceeded with all deliberative speed; always mindful of the importance of our decision.,” said Mayor Ron Sandack. “That said, our hiring process is nearly concluded and an announcement is expected soon.” Sandack wouldn’t [...]
Updated: 2:45 p.m. with statement from Village Hall The attorney for former village manager Cara Pavlicek cited “politics” as the reason for his client’s May 20 termination for cause and said she looks forward to having her day in court, while the village today said it “stands firm in its position and denies that Ms. [...]
Updated: Sunday, Sept. 7 Former village manager Cara Pavlicek filed suit against the village of Downers Grove Tuesday, charging it with breach of her employment contract and violations under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. The suit was filed in the Circuit Court of DuPage County. Pavlicek, who is requesting a jury trial as [...]
Some 50 candidates have submitted resumes for the village manager job. The effort to fill the vacancy left by the May 6 termination of Cara Pavlicek’s contract has been accomplished without the aid of a national search firm. Instead, with council approval, village staffers prepared a recruitment brochure that was available on the village website [...]
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