After the third time wasn't the charm for finding an arena director, the city of Albany has changed the management structure of the Albany Civic Center.

In a move meant to fill what City Manager Alfred Lott said was a void in executive leadership at the Civic Center, Lott has consolidated the venue and the municipal auditorium under the umbrella of the city's Recreation and Parks Department.

The move puts Director Suzanne Davis in charge of both venues, he said.

"Effective immediately, the civic center and all of its assets and personnel will fall under the leadership and responsibility of Recreation and Parks Director Suzanne Davis," Lott said. "This isn't a new concept, it's done in other cities...they will become a division of the recreation department."

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