April 8, 2008

MELEKIAN WILL NOT APPLY FOR
PASADENA CITY MANAGER POSITION

Interim Pasadena City Manager Bernard K. Melekian advised the City Council on April 7 that he will not apply for the position of city manager.

Melekian is slated to begin serving as president of the California Police Chiefs Association in March 2009.

“The decision not to apply was incredibly difficult,” he said. “The primary reason for not applying is a deep desire, both personal and professional, to accept the honor and responsibility of being the president of the California Police Chiefs Association. Additionally, I believe that making a public statement at this point in the search process will ensure the broadest possible pool of candidates.”

The presidency will cap a career of public service in the field of law enforcement that has spanned more than 35 years.

He will continue to serve as interim city manager until the council has selected a new city manager.