01-05-2005 City Controller Accepts New Position

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CITY CONTROLLER ACCEPTS NEW POSITION Page 1 of 2 � v%• 'Building a 21St Century City " ' rs Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor RELEASE FROM: FOR RELEASE: MAYOR LUECKE'S OFFICE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5, 2005 CITY CONTROLLER ACCEPTS NEW POSITION Mayor Stephen J. Luecke's Office has announced the resignation of City Controller Rick 011ett effective January 21, 2005. Mr. 011ett has accepted a new position as Chief Administrative Officer at the Culver Academies. 011ett was appointed City Controller on October 31, 2001. In accepting the resignation, with regret, Mayor Luecke commented, "For the past three years, Rick has been a valued member of my management team. He has not only provided keen fiscal oversight, but also offered important suggestions on delivering City services more efficiently and effectively." 011ett played a key role in securing the best financing for important economic development projects. He also participated on the negotiating team which reached a successful agreement with the Firefighters union last year. During his time as Controller, the City continued to be recognized for its financial reporting and budget process. "With Rick's leadership, we are improving our city website and expanding our ability to provide information and services electronically,' continued Mayor Luecke. I am grateful for his stewardship of the City's resources, for his assistance to Department Heads and Council Members and for his service to the people of South Bend. We wish him well in his new position at the Culver Academies." The Mayor has already initiated the process for selecting a new Controller. He has identified a list of individuals who are being contacted and he will also be accepting additional resumes. During the transition period, Liz Rowe, Director/City Finance,Tom Skarbek, Director/Budgeting & Financial Reporting, and Janice Hall, Director of Human Resources will share coverage and management of the Department of Administration and Finance activities. Mayor Luecke also noted that"I have been fortunate to have had two talented and dedicated public servants who have served as Controller during my time as Mayor. I will be seeking a third person who is similarly committed to keeping the City financially sound and accountable to the residents of the community. The Office of the Controller is vital to developing resources and providing leadership necessary for maintaining our progress in building a 21st Century City" For more information, please contact Mikki Dobski, Communications & Special Projects —574-235-5855; 574-876-1564. Back I City Home Page I City Directory I Site Map I Search Go powered by FreeFind Created by the City of South Bend Department of Information Technologies. Copyright©2005 City of South Bend.All rights reserved. http://www.ci.south-bend.in.us/Press/Releases 2005/010505 Controller.htm 1/13/2006