I got a chuckle out of Booker Hodges statement that I was trying to get rid of Rocco Forte. I want to get rid of Rocco Forte about as much as I want to get rid of my left leg. He is one of the most talented, if not the most talented managers in the city. Right after gettting elected I met with him and said I wanted to get even more of his talents helping even more of the city. That opportunity has presented itself with the following appointment announced today by City Coordinator John Moir:
Effective June 1, 2004, I will appoint Rocco Forte as an Assistant City Coordinator to oversee Regulatory services, as well as other yet to be defined responsibilities. Rocco brings proven management skills to this position, including the ability to be innovative in delivering services and managing costs. Rocco has accepted the position as a way to continue his value-added service with the City and to achieve further professional growth. We anticipate an interim Fire Chief designation by the Executive Committee until a permanent department head is appointed. Also, the City Coordinator will forward a new job description for this position through the Executive Committee and the City Council in the next few weeks. This will not require an increase in the existing pay for this position. Rocco has expressed great enthusiasm for this new challenge and is looking forward to using his skills and experience to do even more to keep Minneapolis a safe place to live and work. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
