Mayor: Exempt city employees must reapply for jobs

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A newly elected mayor in New Mexico is asking every exempt employee at City Hall to reapply for their job. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports a release Wednesday says Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber and City Manager Brian Snyder made the decision to "ensure the city has the best possible people in place in each position, and that the city is delivering service at the highest level of efficiency." The release also states the Webber administration will consider the "full spectrum of qualified and interested candidates for each position." Webber also announced Wednesday his council appointments to the city's three legislative committees, six advisory committees and five joint powers boards with other public entities. ___ Information from: The Santa Fe New Mexican, http://www.sfnewmexican.com