BATTLE GROUND POLICE CHIEF Bob Richardson is shown here receiving an award from the Northwest Justice Forum. The award was the 2015 Regional Restorative Justice Award and was presented to Richardson by Eric Gilman (right), Clark County Juvenile Court. Photo courtesy of the city of Battle Ground
The Battle Ground City Council has appointed Robert Richardson as the city's interim city manager effective Dec. 3.
The appointment was made after current City Manager John Williams gave notice of his resignation. Williams' last day with the city of Battle Ground is Dec. 2 – he has accepted a position as city manager in Moses Lake.
The interim city manager will serve during the period between Williams' departure and the appointment of the next city manager. Richardson currently serves as the city's chief of police and will continue in that role during and after his service as interim city manager.
In accordance with the city's adopted council-manager form of government, the city manager is appointed by council and serves as the city's chief administrator.
"We are developing strategies to recruit the most qualified candidates for the position of city manager," said Mayor Bowman. "Our confidence in Mr. Richardson as interim city manager allows us to focus on identifying the best person to serve as Battle Ground's next city manager."
