PORT ANGELES — Port Finance Director Bill James was named interim executive director as the Port of Port Angeles searches for someone to fill resigning Executive Director Bob McChesney’s post.
James will act as both finance director and executive director effective Friday — the same day McChesney’s resignation becomes effective.
James will earn an additional $1,500 per month throughout his tenure as executive director, according to the contract which was unanimously approved at the port commission’s meeting today.
His annual salary is $98,286 per year.
The contract as the interim executive director runs for three months, and the Port of Port Angeles commissioners can end it at any time if a new director is selected before then.
It also includes an option for renewal for periods of 30 days should it take longer to find a replacement.
