9/17/11
The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Commission has placed its chief executive officer on administrative leave, pending termination of his contract next week.
CEO David Hull, who was out of the office on vacation, said he was surprised by the commission's decision, which is “a huge disappointment,” but he acknowledge that he serves at the will of the board.
”I guess they're looking for a change of direction,” Hull said. “I think my team and myself has done a good job.”
The harbor district commission unanimously voted to terminate Hull's contract at a special meeting Thursday. His contract will be terminated on Sept. 23, and the matter will not come before the board again.
Hull has been the CEO for 15 years.
In a statement released by the district, President Mike Wilson “acknowledges that Hull had provided valuable service to the district over the years of his tenure as CEO and the commission's decision was difficult.”
”However,” Wilson continued in the statement, “the decision was one that the entire commission agreed was necessary at this time.”
Wilson said details of the decision will not be discussed because it is a personnel matter.
The district plans to hire an interim CEO in the near future and then begin its search for a permanent replacement.
