With the looming retirment of longtime city attorney Marion Radson, the search for a new litigator begins.

Thursday, city commissioners approved a timeline to hire a replacement.

The timeline includes a five-month long interview and selection process.

Candidates will be shortlisted by May 17, with a final candidate selected by July 30.

Radson -- who's been with the city for 29 years -- is set to retire July 31.

He recommended a 60 to 90 day period after the final selection for a start date.