Kansas City looking for new City Manager after Brian Platt's termination
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After former Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt was suspended and eventually terminated last month following a lawsuit, the city is now looking for someone to fill the position.
Currently, Kimiko Gilmore is the acting City Manager in KC, but Mayor Quinton Lucas will ultimately make a final recommendation to the City Council for who should be the next City Manager.
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'I look forward to hearing from community stakeholders as we select outstanding administrative leadership that will support Kansas City's ongoing growth and success,' said Mayor Lucas.
Those interested in the position can apply now until Wednesday, April 16. The Mayor and City Council will review the applications to determine who will fill the role of City Manager before Lucas makes his recommendation, which will need to be ratified by the council.
As far as the responsibilities of the City Manager, the city says that they serve as 'the chief administrative officer for Kansas City, overseeing the City's operations and directing numerous departments as established under the Charter and the Kansas City Code of Ordinances.'
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and professional resume to KCMOManagerSearch@kcmo.org with the subject line 'City Manager Application' by 12:00 pm Central Time on Wednesday, April 16.
The official job posting for the City Manager position can be found here.
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