By Philip Haldiman | The Arizona Republic
The Cave Creek Town Council unanimously approved the contract of acting Town Manager Rodney Glassman on Monday night.
The agreement is set to last no later than Jan. 8.
Glassman will receive the equivalent of a $112,000 annual salary, or $2,154 per week, according to the contract.
His duties, aside from normal day-to-day responsibilities, are to help conduct a financial audit of the town and to oversee the search for a permanent town manager.
Glassman replaces former Town Manager Usama Abujbarah, who held the post since 1999. The new council, which was made up of a majority of newly electd members, was sworn in June 3, ousted Abujbarah as its first point of business, June 10.
Statement by Council Vice Mayor Adam Trenk, Rose Law Group attorney: “Glassman’s vast experience in the public and private sector and energy is an asset to our community. The initial word around Town Hall is that staff has been empowered under his leadership, and I am confident the community will reap the benefits of this development.”
