Estimated Cumulative Cost Through August 2026
Town Manager Transition Costs
The following represents estimated cumulative and monthly costs through August 31, 2026, associated with the Town Manager transition process, including administrative leave, interim management compensation, and anticipated executive recruitment expenses.
Cost Category Monthly Estimate Estimated Total Through / Brad Raulston - Paid Administrative Leave ~$22,500 / month $90,000 Ken MacNab - Interim Town Manager ~$22,000-$22,500 / month $88,000 - $90,000 Executive Recruitment / Placement Fee One-time cost $30,000 - $35,000 Combined Estimated Exposure ~$45,000+ per month
$208,000 - $215,000
Assumptions:
Estimates assume compensation levels generally consistent with recent publicly available salary ranges for the Town Manager position and standard municipal executive recruitment practices. Interim compensation assumes full-time service from May 5, 2026 through August 31, 2026. Recruitment costs reflect typical public-sector executive search fees and do not include potential relocation expenses, onboarding costs, or severance obligations.