The City of Dallas has named Baron Eliason as interim inspector general, filling the vacancy left by Timothy J. Menke. Menke's last day is Friday.

Dallas City Council unanimously approved Eliason's appointment with the annual base salary of $150,000 effective at the close of business on Sept. 26

Eliason currently serves as the chief integrity officer in the city's office of the inspector general.

He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas and is eligible to practice law, according to the State Bar of Texas.

Menke was discharged from the role last month — less than three months after his start date — because he is not a practicing attorney. That is a voter-approved requirement that was established in the city charter in November.

Dallas voters approved a prop

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