2/24/14 - The deadline to apply for the South Lyon City manager's job had originally been set to expire this week, but has instead been extended. The original deadline for applications was this Thursday, but the consultant heading up the search process informed officials that she was moving it to March 13th to allow for additional candidates. Joyce Parker had received only 13 applications, but had set a goal of at least 30 to choose from. The job will pay between $85,000 and $95,000 with the ideal candidate having leadership ability to motivate elected officials, staff and others with experience in planning, zoning and code enforcement. They also need a bachelorâs degree in public or business administration or a related field, although a master degree is preferred. The position is currently occupied by interim city manager Rod Cook, who took over after the firing last fall of Dave Murphy. Cook is working 25 to 30 hours a week through June 30th, unless his contract is ended before that. While Cook is out of town until April 5th, he says he is working remotely as needed. Heâs also being assisted by South Lyon Police Chief Lloyd Collins. Because of the delay in the closing out the search process, Parker has also had to extend that date by which she expected a manager to be hired from March 27th to April 16th. (JK)
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