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The recruitment process for Newport’s city manager is entering the next phase, with the city formally evaluating applications from more than 27 candidates from across the country. Candidates who applied for the key role of the city’s top administrator underwent a comprehensive selection process after the search ended on January 15, 2024.
Applicants were diverse and represented 13 states, reflecting nationwide interest in this prestigious position. Aldermen, working with the city’s Office of Human Resources, held a series of executive meetings in January to determine next steps in what is expected to be a meticulous and rigorous selection process.
To begin the process, the Board of Governors appointed a three-member screening committee that includes distinguished professionals from the State of Rhode Island and municipal administration. This committee is responsible for evaluating candidates based on their management qualifications and experience, as well as reviewing requests to remove personally identifiable information.
The identities of the members of the screening committee will remain confidential until the conclusion of the screening process (expected February 15). The committee is tasked with recommending the top five qualified candidates, and up to five alternate candidates, to a series of interviews led by the City Council.
During these interviews, questions will be drawn from a public survey scheduled to be launched by the city on February 15 and concluded at the end of this month. This inclusive approach aims to incorporate public input into the decision-making process.
The first round of interviews is expected to be conducted via Zoom, and the second and final round of interviews is planned to be in person. The city operates under a council-manager form of government, with the city manager responsible for overseeing Newport’s day-to-day operations and managing approximately 350 employees.
** It should be noted that despite what City Council President Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong would like the public to believe, the Newport City Manager is still responsible for running the City of Newport.
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