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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH BENJAMIN JAMES KING TO SERVE AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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WHEREAS, the City of Groveport Charter, Article VI establishes the employment position of City Administrator; and,
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section (B) authorizes Council to establish the compensation of the Administrator from time to time, including the granting of termination pay, if Council determines it to be appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, Benjamin James King has the necessary education and experience to serve as Groveport's Administrator; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are desirous of entering into an employment agreement with Benjamin James King, pursuant to the attached Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 5.03 (B) empowers the Mayor "to enforce... all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Municipality or its inhabitants in any... contract to which the Municipality is a party"; and,
WHEREAS, Accordingly, the Mayor is authorized to execute the stated employment agreement with the consent of Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the stated employment agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A, with Benjamin James King to serve as Administrator.
Section 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Mindy Kay
Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director