San Marcos Hires New Interim City Manager

When Miller resigned, he was earning $3659.11 per week and the council agreed to pay Daniels $5,626.80 per week, a difference of $102,319 per year.

The San Marcos City Council named Charles Daniels interim city manager Tuesday after an executive session. He will serve in that capacity until a permanent city manager is named.

“I am excited to come to San Marcos and help guide this outstanding organization during a time of transition,” Daniels said. “I’ve heard great things about this city, and I look forward to interacting with its residents, council and staff.”

Daniels has more than thirty years of experience managing a diverse array of municipal governmental functions in major cities. He specializes in providing improved service delivery to the public and enhanced operating efficiency in city organizations.

Daniels retired from the City of Fort Worth in 2015 where he served as assistant city manager. He has also served as assistant city manager in Dallas and Waco and was a managing director for the City of Garland.

The city has engaged Strategic Government Resources to search for candidates both for the interim city manager position and to search for a permanent city manager.

Jared Miller, San Marcos’ last City Manager, resigned to except the position as city manager with the City of Amarillo. When Miller resigned, he was earning $3659.11 per week and the council agreed to pay Daniels $5,626.80 per week, a difference of $102,319 per year.

SGR conducting a nationwide search for candidates for the position, and has worked with the City of San Marcos in the past for city manager candidate searches.