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Merrill Administrator Position

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The city of Merrill will begin the hiring process for a new city administrator.

Last night the Council voted 7-1 to open up a hiring freeze for the position and to post a job opening.

The city offered a survey last month and 80% of respondents asked for the position to return. Residents wanted the administrator to be professional and non partisan. City staff were also surveyed and their support was not as strong.

Mayor Bill Bialecki said the position will focus on duties such as handling staff and business development. It will also remove some responsibilities such as administration of the city's water and public works.

The position will be posted until the end of November, and they would like to have a new administrator in place by February.

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