ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Two North County cities are going through a series of shakeups this week. Effective Wednesday, the Encinitas City Council announced it has "amicably agreed" to end the employment contract of city manager Pamela Antil. The council also authorized payment of a severance package consistent with her employment agreement, according to a news release Wednesday. What will be closed on Thanksgiving in San Diego County? According to Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz, Antil played a role in the city's adoption of its first approved housing element, led staff through the completion of the El Portal Underpass and other projects. Pamela Antil and the Encinitas City Council have amicably parted ways, the city said Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (City of Encinitas) "It's been my honor and pleasure to serve the Encinitas community," Antil said in the release. Assistant city manager Jennifer Campbell will fill her seat as the council works with the city attorney and the human resources department to find a permanent replacement. Meanwhile, Carlsbad city manager Scott Chadwick announced he is stepping down to pursue a new role. According to a release from the city of Carlsbad Thursday, Chadwick will be the next president and chief executive officer of the Port of San Diego. Carlsbad city manager Scott Chadwick will be president and CEO of the Port of San Diego. (City of Carlsbad) How to join waitlist for affordable housing units in North County He spent seven years with the city, having joined in January 2018 from the city of San Diego where he spent five years as the chief operating officer. The city manager and city attorney are the only two positions appointed by the city council. "I am proud of what Carlsbad has accomplished and especially want to thank the city council, past and present, for their strong commitment to developing thoughtful policies, focused on good government, fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. This foundation will serve the city well long into the future,” said Chadwick. According to the city's release, Carlsbad underwent numerous changes during Chadwick's time as city manager, including closing its structural deficit, building a new fire station and park, and becoming the first in the region to adopt its own e-bike safety law.