29 individuals have applied for the city manager's position in Rochelle.
David Plyman was not rehired last March. Sue Messer is the current interim city manager.
Today was the last day people could apply for the position. Human Resource Coordinator Nancy Bingham said that 2 of the candidates currently work for the city.
Bingham said that during the next 2 weeks, a committee that includes council members and city employees will narrow down the list to 10 candidates for city manager. The names will be given to the city council during their June 26th meeting.
Bingham said that 3 to 5 of those candidates will be interviewed by the council. The interviews are expected to begin in July.
The city has until September 22nd under state regulations to name a new city manager.
