City council wants to cut human resources director

Come July 1, the city of Auburn will not have a human resources director, members of the Auburn City Council decided Thursday.

During a discussion on the proposed 2009-2010 city budget, the council voted 3-2 to remove the position. Those who supported the move described the decision as way to cut costs in tight fiscal times.

But councilors opposed to the budget amendment said the city needs the position to function properly.