Records reveal Cupertino spent more than $20,000 to investigate ex-city manager who stepped down last month
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Cupertino allocated more than $20,000 for an investigation into former City Manager Pamela Wu, who was placed on paid administrative leave. The investigation, conducted by Clarus, followed concerns raised by Wu regarding a public employee performance evaluation. The City Council voted on May 2 to place her on leave, ensuring operational stability during the review. Wu resigned on June 6 as part of a settlement agreement, receiving $311,089 in severance, alongside terms preventing lawsuits or disparagement between her and the city.
Cupertino invested over $20,000 for an investigation into former City Manager Pamela Wu, initiated following her administrative leave. The investigation was led by Clarus, a human resources consulting firm.
On May 2, the Cupertino City Council placed Wu on paid administrative leave to ensure city operations and maintain stability during an internal review process.
Wu raised concerns about a public employee performance evaluation scheduled for April 2, questioning if it would be considered her next evaluation and regarding the selection of a facilitator.
Wu stepped down from her position on June 6, receiving eight months of severance pay amounting to $311,089, with an agreement preventing mutual lawsuits or disparagement.
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