PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

City of Willits AgendaPacket May 27, 2026

James Conner Appointed Interim City Manager

$84.73 per hour, not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (estimated $10,168 in FY 25-26 and approximately $88,119 in FY 26-27)City of WillitsCONNER, JAMESMay 26, 2026

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Description

The Willits City Council will approve an employment agreement with retired annuitant James Conner to serve as Interim City Manager effective June 1, 2026. Conner will be paid $84.73 per hour, with total compensation capped by CalPERS rules, and will serve until a permanent City Manager is hired or December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$84.73 per hour, not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (estimated $10,168 in FY 25-26 and approximately $88,119 in FY 26-27)

Vendor

CONNER, JAMES

Agency

City of Willits, CA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 26, 2026

Contract Term

Effective June 1, 2026; ends upon the earlier of completion of 960 hours in a fiscal year, appointment of a permanent City Manager (plus two weeks after their start date), or December 31, 2026

Renewal Date

2026-12-31

Renewal Info

Agreement may not exceed 960 hours per fiscal year and terminates upon completion of hours, appointment of a permanent City Manager plus two weeks, or December 31, 2026; any extension would require new Council action consistent with CalPERS rules.

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