Wednesday marked three months since former Sedalia City Administrator Frank Myers was placed on administrative leave for reasons that still remain unknown to anyone outside of City Hall.
What also remains unknown is not only when a new city administrator will be hired, but also when a search committee will be formed, who will serve on that committee and what criteria applicants will have to meet to be considered for the position.
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