A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Council of the city of Oakwood has conducted a formal search for a City Manager to succeed Norbert S. Klopsch; and
WHEREAS, 24 applications were received and reviewed with the assistance of an outside consulting firm; and
WHEREAS, the top eight applicants were interviewed by Council and narrowed to four finalists, who were then interviewed by senior staff of the City; and
WHEREAS, Council narrowed the pool again to two candidates who were selected for final review; and
WHEREAS, Council has made its final decision on this matter and now desires to formalize that choice by placing it in the form of a resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO, THAT:
By unanimous vote of the Council, Katie M. Smiddy is hereby appointed as City Manager Designate, effective October 14, 2024. The terms and conditions of her employment shall be as set forth in a letter agreement dated September 12, 2024, which has been signed by both Katie M. Smiddy and Mayor William D. Duncan and is hereby ratified and confirmed. Commencing November 1, 2024, upon the retirement of Norbert S. Klopsch, Katie M. Smiddy shall automatically succeed to the position of City Manager.
This resolution shall take effect as of the day of its passage.
PASSED BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, this 16th day of September, 2024.
