Dallas city manager TC Broadnax could receive 12 months of severance pay after resignation

DALLAS - The Dallas City Council met on Monday to discuss the search for a new city manager.

"It is is the CEO of our city. All of my colleagues take this seriously," said Dallas City Councilwoman Paula Blackmon.

Dallas city manager TC Broadnax submitted his resignation last week after coming to Dallas from Tacoma 7 years ago.

He will stay on as city manager until June 3 while the council looks for a replacement.

His starting salary of $375,000 has grown to $423,000, a 13 percent increase.It is unclear if he will receive 12 months of severance pay when he leaves.

According to his contract, he is entitled to that lump sum if there is a formal or informal suggestion by a majority of council members that he resign.

A spokeswoman for the city told FOX 4 that the city does not comment on personnel matters.

Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn called for transparency with the search process.

"The fact is there has already been some highly unusual activities surrounding this entire process, and I'm concerned about transparency," she said.

Council members repeatedly said they want the next city manager to be well-versed in equity for public service.

"It is crucial if we don't emphasize it through this process, it is inevitable that we will go backwards," said Councilman Adam Bazaldua.

Mayor Eric Johnson has said there will be a nationwide search for the next permanent city manager.

The city wants to find a national search firm who can complete the search process in four months, compared to the typical six to nine months.

On Tuesday, the Dallas City Council is set to vote on a resolution to name Deputy City Manager Kim Tolbert the interim city manager.