Patrick Sypolt was quietly sworn in as Havre de Grace's new director of administration Monday night, replacing Jim Newby.
Newby and Joan Scarlato, deputy director with human resources, had both been acting directors of administration during the past two years.
Sypolt, 57, took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Bill Martin, but his contract had not been signed and his salary would not be set until at least Wednesday afternoon, he said.
The council voted 5-0 to appoint Sypolt director of administration. Councilman David Martin was absent for the vote.
Sypolt has worked with the city since Nov. 1, 2001, he said, when he came on as a code enforcement officer.
The council did not comment on the appointment, which came at the end of the council meeting.
Sypolt also briefly served as interim director of administration in 2013.