3.4 Deputy Clerk Resignation
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel April 10, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent HR/Assistant City Administrator Hille
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.4 – Staff Resignation
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council accept a staff resignation.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Deputy Clerk Bethany Benting submitted her notice of resignation on March 29, 2023. Bethany will
continue working with the City through April 12, 2023.
City staff is recommending a proposed recruitment schedule to fill the vacancy as follows:
Position posted: April 11
Application Deadline: April 27
Tentative Interviews: Week of May 8
City Council Meeting: May 22
Start Date: TBD
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to accept the resignation of Bethany Benting from the position of Deputy Clerk, effective April 12,
2023, and begin recruitment for the position of Deputy Clerk.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Administration Department (41400)
Yes