Fairhope, Alabama
PRIOR TO TERMINATION HEARING
Sources tell the Times that city Treasurer Mike Hinson has resigned; Mayor Wilson had indicated her desire to terminate him for performance reasons during the last council meeting where the council discussed the matter in a private executive session.
Treasurer is one of the few positions hired by the city council; only the council may terminate them, or uphold a mayor's decision.
Council President Burrell indicated Hinson had requested an appeal hearing before the council and one was scheduled, but Hinson submitted a letter of resignation instead before it could be held, according to the source.
Council President Burrell said he waived any right to appeal by resigning.
Hinson had been Fairhope's Treasurer for only about one year.
Hinson was involved in a similar situation in Daphne in 2014 with Mayor Haygood where he had been Treasurer and Finance Director, according to media reports (click).
He filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in that case which was settled later.
PRIOR TO TERMINATION HEARING
Sources tell the Times that city Treasurer Mike Hinson has resigned; Mayor Wilson had indicated her desire to terminate him for performance reasons during the last council meeting where the council discussed the matter in a private executive session.
Treasurer is one of the few positions hired by the city council; only the council may terminate them, or uphold a mayor's decision.
Council President Burrell indicated Hinson had requested an appeal hearing before the council and one was scheduled, but Hinson submitted a letter of resignation instead before it could be held, according to the source.
Council President Burrell said he waived any right to appeal by resigning.
Hinson had been Fairhope's Treasurer for only about one year.
Hinson was involved in a similar situation in Daphne in 2014 with Mayor Haygood where he had been Treasurer and Finance Director, according to media reports (click).
He filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in that case which was settled later.
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