New Milton City Manager Billy Beckett was appointed by a unanimous vote of City Council on Monday, April 21.
Though interim City Manager Chris Lagerbloom joked that Beckett was more than welcome to take his seat immediately, he will actually begin work on April 30.
According to his employment agreement, Beckett will receive $137,000 as an annual base salary and, like other city employees, will be eligible for an increase of up to four percent after Dec. 31 based upon a job evaluation.
In addition to health, disability, retirement, and life insurance benefits, Beckett will also receive vacation and sick leave, as well as an automobile allowance of $600 per month. He will also receive $5,000 in moving expenses.
Council would need a majority vote in order to terminate the agreement.
Beckett is not eligible for severance until after Dec. 31, after which time he can receive up to 12 months of pay at his current level of salary. He must give a minimum of 30 days notice if he chooses to resign at anytime, unless both he and the city agree otherwise.
Beckett replaces Lagerbloom, who has served since August, when former City Manager Aaron Bovos resigned. Bovos received a $72,500 lump sum severance payment as part of his separation agreement with the city.
Bovos, who was paid a yearly sum of $145,000 at Milton, now serves as deputy city administrator in Roswell.
"I think I speak for the entire council and city staff when I say that we are excited and congratulate Mr. Beckett," said Mayor Joe Lockwood. "We're excited about moving forward."
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