Manitowoc Reorganization Proposal Requires Managers to Work

Manitowoc

What was once and will never be again

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City reorganization plan proposed. Manitowoc alderman touts potential savings of $3 million to $5 million. (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 11/8/2011)

Excerpt: The reorganization plan Olson introduced to his colleagues would result in a similar staff reduction and has several key assumptions including:

» The removal of deputy department head positions;

» Creation of "working manager" positions;

» Reassignment of job duties;

» Grass cutting, as well as janitorial and maintenance tasks contracted to outside service providers;

» Several departments restructured or consolidated into two primary functions: infrastructure and administration.

» Creation of several clerk positions that would report to various department heads and have the training and flexibility to help wherever needed.

"Police and Fire are off the table because of current contractual obligations," said Olson, a financial analyst with Access Investment Advisors.