The City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, has entered into a professional services agreement with Municipal Resources, Inc. (MRI) to provide interim City Manager services. The agreement is for a term of 8 months, with the option to terminate upon 10 days' written notice by either party. MRI will provide an experienced public manager, Jack Wozmak, to serve as the Acting City Manager, who will work on-site an average of 2-3 days per week and be available by phone, email, and video conferencing at all other times. The scope of work includes providing leadership support and guidance to City staff, coordinating the execution of Council policy, and establishing and maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with the City staff and community.
• The agreement outlines the fees and charges for MRI's services, including a hourly rate of $95.00 and a travel fee of $155.00 per day.
• The agreement also outlines the insurance requirements for MRI, including comprehensive general liability, motor vehicle liability, worker's compensation, and excess liability.
• The agreement establishes the relationship between the City and MRI as independent contractors, with MRI not being considered an agent or employee of the City.
• The agreement includes a confidentiality provision, requiring MRI to treat all information obtained in performing its services as confidential and not disclose it to any person or entity other than the City.