COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICER COMMITTEE
ACTION MINUTES
Special Meeting
September 22, 2025
The Council Appointed Officers Committee of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Community Meeting Room and by virtual teleconference at 4:00 P.M.
Present In-Person: Burt, Stone (Chair), Veenker
Present Virtually:
Absent:
Call to Order
Public Comments
Agenda Items
1. Executive recruitment process review for Council Appointed Office (City Attorney) including interviews and recommended selection of executive recruitment firm and feedback on recruitment content and process, with recommendation to City Council for approval
MOTION: Vice Mayor Veenker moved, seconded by Councilmember Burt to recommend the City Council:
1. Recommend a final selection of Teri Black & Co. to the Council;
2. Recommend to Council to Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Teri Black & Co. recruitment firm for a fee not to exceed $40,000, plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $10,000, and a. Post the salary as “Depends on Qualifications” (DOQ) unless otherwise directed by the Committee.
b. Delegate approval of interview process details to the CAO Committee Chair.
ACTION MINUTES
Sp. Council Appointed Officers Committee Meeting
Action Minutes: 09/22/2025
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
Future Meetings and Agendas
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 P.M.