The following public statement was authored and released jointly by the City of Malibu and Marilyn E. Leuck.
Marilyn E. Leuck, Malibu city manager, has decided to tender her resignation to the City of Malibu and the City Council has decided to accept her resignation.
Both the city and Ms. Leuck reached this decision after discussion and review. Both parties have come to the conclusion that the expectations of each party at the time Ms. Leuck assumed the post of city manager were not likely to be met. The City Council commends Ms. Leuck for her professionalism, hard work and dedication to the city, and wishes her well in her future endeavors.
The city and Ms. Leuck have agreed that she will receive the benefits provided for in the employment agreement.
The city expects to appoint an Interim City Manager to serve until a recruitment for a new City Manager may be conducted.
Since this is a confidential personnel matter, neither the City Council nor Ms. Leuck expect to have any further comment to make.