If the Texakarkana, Texas, City Council evaluates City Manager George Shackelford out of a job, the city could pay his salary for a year, according to his employment contract. A review of the contract has shown that upon termination, he could get a 12-month severance package. Shackelfords job is being discussed behind closed doors by the council. Two closed sessions were held by the council in a span of less than a week following his appointment of Capt. Joe Bunting to the position of police chief. Shackelfords contract states that nothing in the contract can ‘prevent, limit or otherwise...

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