The executive director of the Keep Mandeville Beautifulorganization should be reclassified from a contract position to a full-timecity employee to avoid potential liability under the federal Fair LaborStandards Act, according to City Attorney Edward Deano. The City Council isexpected to discuss the employment status of KMB Executive Director SusanRussell during its meeting Thursday night.
Russell's work with the city became an issue during budgethearings this summer following Mayor Donald Villere's proposal to create afull-time position for her. She currently oversees the city'sbeautification programs under a $35,000 annual contract.