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RESOLUTION NO. 15020
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
ALEXANDRIA A. ROMERO TO THE POSITION OF FINANCE
DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City Council of
his appointment of Alexandria A. Romero to the vacant position of Finance Director; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Romero meets and surpasses the qualifications for appointment as the
Finance Director based upon his education, training, and experience; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The appointment by the Mayor of Alexandria A. Romero as Finance Director is hereby
confirmed.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Resolution which are necessary or appropriate to implement the appointment
described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: September 26, 2022
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q7
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 26, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM:
Nicholas Gradisar, Mayor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDRIA
A. ROMERO TO THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:
The Mayor has appointed Alexandria A. Romero to the vacant position of Finance
Director and requests confirmation of said appointment by the City Council. Such
appointment is based on Ms. Romero's education, training, experience, and fitness for
the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The former Finance Director, Charles Hernandez resigned from the position effective
May 31, 2021. The City engaged in a national search to fill this critical position in the
City. After a series of interviews, the Mayor selected Ms. Alexandria A. Romero. Part of
the selection process included a verification of her qualifications which demonstrated
her extensive background in finance and auditing. The Mayor is confident that this
makes her a highly qualified candidate for the position.
Ms. Romero is a Certified Public Accountant with a Master of Professional Accounting
from Colorado State University Global and a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration, Accounting Concentration from Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
Ms. Romero is experienced in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) statements and the Statement on Standards for Accounting
and Review Services (SSARS).
Ms. Romero held positions as the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer for the
Pueblo City-County Library District from 2020 to 2022. She has been employed in the
finance field in auditing and accounting capacities since 2007. Ms. Romero has
prepared and managed budgets for several not-for-profit and governmental
organizations.
Over the past four years, Ms. Romero has received a number of professional and
leadership awards acknowledging her outstanding accomplishments. Just a few of
which include the Outstanding Young CPA Award - American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants (2022), Colorado State University Department of Accounting Hall of
Fame inductee (2022), Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award - Colorado Society of
Certified Public Accountants (2021), and the 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Award -
Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce (2019).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The salary and benefits of the Finance Director have been budgeted and appropriated
within the 2022 budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to confirm the appointment of the Finance Director candidate will result in that
position remaining vacant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None