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Pertaining to the appointment of a General Manager.
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WHEREAS, there will be a vacancy for General Manager of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Water Commissioners has directed a process for recruitment and selection of a new General Manager including establishing minimum qualifications; selecting an examining committee that reviewed applicant qualifications and questionnaires; and presiding over the interviews of the top four candidates; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Shea has applied for the position of General Manager of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shea’s employment history includes over 25 years with the City of Saint Cloud and over 1 year as Assistant General Manager of Saint Paul Regional Water Services, is a Class A Certified Water System Operator, and his education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from St. Cloud State University will obtain a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in May of 2021 from the University of South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shea brings with him experience and knowledge of the emerging trends in water service that will allow the Saint Paul Regional Water Services to be vigilant, creative, innovative, and effective in meeting the needs of the communities it serves and will ensure the continued success of providing excellent customer service and water quality; and
WHEREAS, the appointment process was fulfilled pursuant to the Board of Water Commissioners Resolution No. 4909 which address the qualifications, examining committee, duties, procedures and appointment of a General Manager; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Board has appointed Patrick Shea to the position of General Manager of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services effective March 29, 2021 per the terms of Resolution No. 4909.