Imagine if you had to suggest an employment agency to conduct a search for your successor because your boss was incapable of exhibiting any leadership concerning your position within your firm. Would you be the stand-up type of person to show loyalty for the company until your last day or would you just walk away after being treated so shabbily by your boss? I dare say most individuals would just walk away.
Well, this is just what the city manager has done in the absence of any leadership by the Brooksville City Council. Several days ago, Mr. Anderson recommended in a memo to the city council suggestions to find a replacement for him as city manager. Needless to say, the job search for a new manager replacement should have been initiated by the city council.
Looking past how the city council managed to create this turmoil over the last several weeks, it is now time for them to do the right thing. The right thing would be to ask Mr. Anderson to stay on until the completion of his contract so an in-depth search can be made for his replacement. With Mr. Anderson in place, an in-depth hunt could begin for the new manager that will mesh with the city of Brooksville. From a practical stand point, Mr. Anderson’s expertise would be quite beneficial for the day-today operations while the city council prepares to find his replacement. A citizen appointed panel could be set up review the applicants just like the search that is being conducted for a new school superintendent.
Richard Anderson has earned the respect of the city residents and taxpayers during his 12 years at the helm. Watching his actions over the last several weeks have given me a new found respect for his integrity to do what is right, even when it is very difficult. Mr. Anderson has wiped away many tears of his employees and friends while it is apparent his heart is breaking from the cruelty of his bosses, the city council. The tired look on his face is the only outward sign that this travesty is affecting him very deeply. For goodness sakes, city council members, do what is what at your meeting tomorrow night and vote to reject Mr. Anderson’s resignation, effective February 8, 2007.
Well, this is just what the city manager has done in the absence of any leadership by the Brooksville City Council. Several days ago, Mr. Anderson recommended in a memo to the city council suggestions to find a replacement for him as city manager. Needless to say, the job search for a new manager replacement should have been initiated by the city council.
Looking past how the city council managed to create this turmoil over the last several weeks, it is now time for them to do the right thing. The right thing would be to ask Mr. Anderson to stay on until the completion of his contract so an in-depth search can be made for his replacement. With Mr. Anderson in place, an in-depth hunt could begin for the new manager that will mesh with the city of Brooksville. From a practical stand point, Mr. Anderson’s expertise would be quite beneficial for the day-today operations while the city council prepares to find his replacement. A citizen appointed panel could be set up review the applicants just like the search that is being conducted for a new school superintendent.
Richard Anderson has earned the respect of the city residents and taxpayers during his 12 years at the helm. Watching his actions over the last several weeks have given me a new found respect for his integrity to do what is right, even when it is very difficult. Mr. Anderson has wiped away many tears of his employees and friends while it is apparent his heart is breaking from the cruelty of his bosses, the city council. The tired look on his face is the only outward sign that this travesty is affecting him very deeply. For goodness sakes, city council members, do what is what at your meeting tomorrow night and vote to reject Mr. Anderson’s resignation, effective February 8, 2007.
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