Even though he takes office in less than a week, Memphis Mayor-elect A C Wharton said he’s still on the hunt for a chief administrative officer.
And while some of his top appointees and advisors will follow him from Shelby County Government, Wharton said he and his transition team are still searching for division directors who mirror his own dedication to customer service.
“I have a reputation for being probably one of the most accessible people,” Wharton said. “I want a government that reflects that and so technical competency is not enough. I want somebody who mirrors that in everything they do.”
Speaking after giving brief remarks to the Memphis Rotary Club, Wharton said while he’ll choose a CAO, he’s not just going to “rush to have somebody in that spot.”
He met with his transition team this morning and talked about how the person he wants will be someone who shares in his vision for Memphis.
By contrast, he had to move quickly in choosing a city attorney — Herman Morris was sworn in this morning — for legal reasons.
“But I’m satisfied fully with the person I got,” he said.
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