Coatesville City Council Extends Offer to New City Manager

COATESVILLE, PA (March 28)–Council President Karl Marking announced today that the Coatesville City Council voted to make an offer to Gary Rawlings, of Charles Town, West Virginia to be its next City Manager. “I am very pleased to announce that the City Council voted tonight to make a conditional offer of employment to Gary Rawlings to be our City Manager”, said Marking.

Rawlings was selected from 38 candidates that applied for the position from a national candidate search. “I am extremely pleased that the City was able to attract a seasoned and well-credentialed professional like Gary Rawlings”, said Marking. “This is a very positive accomplishment of this council and another sign that things continue to turn around for the city”, said Marking.

Rawlings had been the City Manager of Charles Town, West Virginia until December, 2010. Prior to that he had been the City Manager in Dexter and Coldwater, Michigan. He has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Hartford. Mr. Rawlings also has an Associate’s Degree in Risk Management with extensive experience in insurance and management consulting.

Marking thanked his fellow Council members for all their hard work in the recruitment process. “City Council owes one another a debt of gratitude as this search was essentially done in only three and a half months”, said Marking. “We met with the executive recruiter, Bill McCauley, from Keystone Municipal Services Inc., on December 13, and after many hours of hard work, we are completing the interview process”, he noted. “This just goes to show what City Council can do when we work together in a cohesive fashion”, said Marking.

Rawlings must satisfactorily complete a physical and psychological examination as well as successfully secure the required fidelity bond prior to starting work. He will be paid $95,000 a year and be required to live within the City of Coatesville.  His first day of work is expected to be May 2, 2011.

this event was posted on Mar 28, 2011