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Text Of Settlement Between Murphy, City Hall

As reported previously, Oneonta's former city manager, Martin Murphy, agreed to resign in exchange for a $60,000 settlement.  Click below for the text of the agreement.
As reported previously, Oneonta’s former city manager, Martin Murphy, agreed to resign in exchange for a $60,000 settlement. Click below for the text of the agreement.
TEXT OF SETTLEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER MARTIN MURPHY

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