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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the appointment of an Executive Director of Finance.
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DATE: January 3, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Eva Bark, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Appointment of an Executive Director of Finance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On July 22, 2022, the position of the Executive Director of Finance became vacant. Mr. Cagle appointed Ms. Judith Tangalin as the Interim Executive Director of Finance and she is currently serving in this role.
Human Resources partnered with Strategic Government Resources (SGR), an executive search firm, for recruitment. On August 22, 2022, the vacancy was posted nationwide on SGR Job Board, League of Women in Government, National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN), International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Association for Finance Professionals (AFP), Government Finance Officers (GFOA), American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), Careers in Government, Texas Municipal League (TML), Government Finance Officers Association of Texas, Oklahoma Municipal League, Florida City -County Municipal Association, and the University of Kansas Public Administration Email Newsletter (Greener Grass). A total of eight (8) candidates applied and four (4) met qualifications. City leadership narrowed the four to three finalists and interviewed the candidates in person on November 14, 2022.
Mr. Cagle extended a conditional promotional offer to Ms. Judith Tangalin. Ms. Tangalin holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University - Central Texas. In addition, she holds two Master's degrees: a Master of Science - Accounting from Texas A&M University and a Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting from Rutgers University. In addition, Ms. Tangalin holds a Certified Public Accountant license and a Certified Government Finance Officers certification. Ms. Tangalin has over...
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