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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the appointment of a City Secretary.
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DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Appointment of a City Secretary
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On May 19, 2026, Laura Calcote submitted her letter of resignation as the City Secretary for the City of Killeen, Texas effective June 2, 2026.
The City received two hundred and thirty-eight (238) applications. One hundred and fifteen (115) candidates met or exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position. On June 22, 2026, a conditional job offer was extended to Lisa "Elaine" Simpson, with an effective start date of July 13, 2026.
Ms. Simpson has more than twenty-five (25) years of local government experience as a City Secretary in the state of Texas. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She is also certified as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, a Master Municipal Clerk, and a State of Texas Public Notary. Ms. Simpson is an IIMC Athenian Dialogue Society Fellow and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to city policy. City Secretary appointment is subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to Section 29 of the City Charter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The annual base salary of the position is $120,000, plus benefits. The prorated amount through the end of FY26 is estimated at $34,381, salary and benefits.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a recurring expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes. Sufficient funding is budgeted and available within t...
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