Chattanooga City HallThe transition to a new Chattanooga mayoral staff got rolling Wednesday with a directive to current administrators to turn in resignation letters by Friday.
Travis McDonough, incoming chief of staff for Mayor-elect Andy Berke, said the move “is a typical request when a new administration takes office and is necessary to move forward with our goal of providing efficient and effective service to the people of Chattanooga.”
Berke will take office April 15. He has named three staff members so far: McDonough; Andrew Kean, chief operating officer; and Stacy Richardson, senior adviser.
City Attorney Mike McMahan said six positions must be filled under the City Charter: police and fire chiefs, treasurer, finance officer, court clerk and city attorney.
Others not mandated in the charter include administrators for the city departments: public works; parks and recreation; neighborhood services; education, arts & culture; multicultural affairs; general services; human services and personnel. As mayor, Berke can organize departments as he wants.