DATE: October 21, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mayor
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Appointing Jennifer Ott as City Manager of the City of Hayward Effective December 8, 2025; Approving the Employment Agreement between Ott and the City of Hayward; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment III) approving the appointment of Jennifer Ott as the City Manager for the City of Hayward, approving the employment agreement between the City and Ott, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement.
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SUMMARY
Pursuant to Article VII of the Hayward City Charter, the City Manager shall be appointed by the Council and serve at the pleasure of the Council. After the separation of the former City Manager, the Council initiated a search for a candidate to fill the position. Jennifer Ott has been selected to serve in the City Manager role beginning December 8, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Employment Agreement
Attachment III Resolution