When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, Aug. 7.
What happened: Council has interviewed one candidate for the position of borough manager so far, Heather Zink, president, said, responding to questions from residents Sharon Lintner and Frank Doutrich about the hiring process for borough and finance managers.
Background: In May, council ratified the termination of Michelle Jenkins as finance manager. Barbara Fisher, council member, said an independent contractor and the borough bookkeeper have been handling the extra work until a finance manager is hired. In September, Steven Kaufhold will retire from his position as borough manager.
Hiring authority: Zink clarified that council interviews and hires a borough manager. Council approves a finance manager and that person's salary, but the borough manager is the hiring authority for that position.
Hiring process: The hiring pool for municipal management positions is low, Zink said, adding that other municipalities have had difficulty hiring similar positions. People have applied but few meet the qualifications, Mayor Leo Lutz said. There have been discussions about internal candidates or promotions from within, he said.
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