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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: February 27, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Anna Payton as the Manager of Animal Control.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to appoint Anna Payton as the Manager of Animal Control.
BACKGROUND:
The Manager of Animal Control position became vacant on May 3, 2017 due to a resignation. In accordance with the City of Aurora Ordinance, the position is appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Human Resources advertised this position twice in 2017. The first advertisement yielded forty-three applicants, six of which were interviewed in August. Offers were made to the top two candidates, but both declined. The second advertisement yielded forty-five applicants, with five being interviewed in December.
After a thorough assessment and consideration of education, skills and experience, Anna Payton was selected for the position.
Anna Payton has a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois and a Master's Degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Humane Education from Webster University. She has been working in the field of animal sciences since 2003 and has served as Executive Director of the Naperville Area Humane Society and Director of the Kendall County Animal Control. Her background and experience will be beneficial to moving the Animal Control division forward pursuant to future objectives.
Resume and Job Description attached for reference
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the appointment of Anna Payton as the Manager of Animal Control.
cc: Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer
Stacey Hamling, Interim Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Anna Payton as the Mana...
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