As Kalispell searches for Doug Russell’s successor, City Council on Monday will mull over rescinding a municipal code requiring city managers to live within city limits.

Council meets on Monday, Sep. 8 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E.

Russell departed in August after being hired as Lakewood, Washington’s city manager. GMP Consultants was hired last month to spearhead the four- to six-month recruitment process for a new city manager and Development Services Director Jarod Nygren took over as interim city manager in the meantime.

Councilor Sam Nunnally first introduced the idea of eliminating the residency requirement for city managers at the tail end of an August meeting. He said the requirement may limit the applicant pool.

Councilors will also discuss the position’s salary. R

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