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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF
THOMAS CLEMONS AS CHIEF OF POLICE
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police position was opened for recruitment within the City
employees and with the public and Thomas Clemons, applied for and has been offered the position;
and
WHEREAS, Section 2.20.015 ofthe City Code requires the City Manager's selection for the
Chief of Police position to receive approval from the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clemons has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement in the State of
Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clemons is currently the President ofthe Alaska Association of Chiefs of
Police, Vice-Chairman ofthe Alaska Police Standards Council, Board Member ofthe Junior Police
Academy and Advisory Board Member of the United States Department of Justice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clemons has served as Sergeant, Trooper, Investigator, First Sergeant and
Chief of Police.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: .
Section 1. Council approves the City Manager's appointment of Thomas Clemons as Chief
of Police effective June 9, 2003.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th
day of May, 2003.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Stu Clark, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2003-54
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: May 27, 2003
From: Kristin Erchinger, Acting City Manager
Agenda Item: Approval of Chief of Police Appointment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Chief of Police position was opened for recruitment within the City employees and then to the
public. Several excellent candidates applied for the position. Initial interviews were conducted by a
committee consisting of the Assistant City Manager Rick Gifford, Personnel Officer/Executive
Assistant Sarah Spanos, High School Principal Steve Wilcox, Soldotna Chief of Police Shirley Gifford
and myself. Onsite interviews were then conducted by Rick Gifford, Sarah Spanos and myself in
order to meet the candidates personally.
The current Chief of Police for Wrangell, Thomas Clemons, applied for and has been offered the
position. §2.20.015 requires the City Manager’s selection for the Chief of Police position receive
approval from the City Council.
Mr. Clemons has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement in Alaska. Mr. Clemons is currently
the President of the Alaska Association of Chiefs of Police, Vice-Chairman of the Alaska Police
Standards Council, Board Member of the Junior Police Academy and Advisory Board Member of the
United States Department of Justice. Mr. Clemons has served as a Sergeant, Trooper, Investigator,
First Sergeant and Chief of Police.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. Strategic Plan
3. Other
4. Not applicable X
FISCAL NOTE:
Funding for this position is currently in the Police Department’s budget.
Approved by Finance Department:
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: May 27, 2003
Chief of Police Appointment
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Resolution 2003-54 approving the City Manager’s appointment of Thomas Clemons as
Chief of Police effective June 9, 2003.