Round Rock names city manager finalist

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) - After a five-month search, the Round Rock City Council picked Steve Norwood of Prescott, Ariz. as its next City Manager.

Norwood is set to replace Jim Nuse. In June, Nuse announced his plans to retire.

The council is set to vote on Norwood's contract in its Dec. 2 meeting.

Norwood has been the city manager in Prescott since 2003. Before that he was City Manager in several Texas cities. He has degrees from UT Arlington and Sam Houston State University.

The City Council appointed Assistant City Manager Cindy Demers to serve as Acting City Manager. Nuse’s official last day with the City will be Friday, Nov. 26.