The search for a new Doña Ana County manager began this week with the hiring of Robert E. Slavin, Inc.
Commissioners approved a contract with the firm, which would advertise the position and seek candidates to replace Fernando Macias.
Commissioners voted in December to end Macias’ contract. The decision came after Macias protested changes to the yearly evaluation process which was expanded to allow additional elected officials to participate. Macias’ contract required his agreement to any evaluation changes.
County officials issued a request for proposals in December 2023. Robert E. Slavin, Inc. was one of four firms to submit a proposal; ITSQuest, Inc., Garza & Associates, LLC and Adelphi Medical Staffing LLC were the other three.
“I enjoyed seeing that they listed their recent placement experience, which showed recruiting and placement for clients that had a comparable or larger population size to that of Doña Ana County’s,” said Chair Commissioner Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez in a news release.