SomervilleMeetings

24-1170 Mayor's Request Approved

Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Shumeane Benford to the position of Chief of Police.

From
Human Resources
Introduced
Aug 16, 2024
Assigned to
City Council
Enactment #
217803
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History

  1. Oct 17, 2024
    City Council Mayoral Approval
  2. Oct 10, 2024
    City Council Approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 6.A.2.
  3. Oct 2, 2024
    Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Recommended to be approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 4.
  4. Aug 22, 2024
    City Council Referred for recommendation Meeting agenda, item 7.33.

Official text

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council confirm the appointment of Shumeane Benford to the position of Chief of Police. Per SCO Sec. 10-18(d), attached is a copy of the contract negotiated with the candidate selected by the Mayor, as well as a resume, redacted for public review, and a complete report of those candidates who applied and were deemed less qualified. Appropriate staff will be available to address any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully Submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor