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Austin Names New City Manager

Wednesday, June 28, 1967 special called
  • A special meeting was convened with the sole purpose of appointing Austin's new City Manager.
  • The council unanimously voted to offer the position of City Manager to James A. Wilson.
  • The meeting was brief, concluding within 45 minutes of its start.

Full Transcript

• =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting June 28, 1967 10:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols None Mayor Akin announced this Special Meeting of the City Council was called for the purpose of appointment of a City Manager. **** ** Councilman Janes moved that James A. Wilson be offered the position of City Manager. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following Ayes: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols Noes: None *********** The Council adjourned at 10:45 A.Μ. Trace Mourse ATTEST: Ast. City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor