OAKLEY – The Oakley City Council has solidified City Manager Joshua McMurray’s contract, with changes that include a restriction on when he can be terminated and an updated severance package.

In a 4-1 vote on Oct. 28, the council approved amendments to McMurray’s employment contract. Councilmember George Fuller dissented.

On the night of the vote, City Attorney Derek Cole also reported a memo from a closed session held on Oct. 21 in which the council authorized payment of up to $25,000 to McMurray for any “personal legal expenses” or representation related to a recent workplace investigation and its findings.

The latest amendment to McMurray’s contract makes it “an evergreen contract,” said Cole.

Currently, the city manager’s contract renews every two years in July, unless the City Cou

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