AgdaPkt 2015-05-04 Closed Interview and Joint SA and PFA

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9.C. - Page 2 ANALYSIS The following is a summary of the recruitment planning, outreach, and selection process which began in March and is expected to conclude in July: Phase I: Candidate profile and strategy To develop a search strategy and ideal candidate profile, Teri Black met with each Council member individually to discuss the Council's perspective on the City's unique attributes, current challenges, and essential attributes and qualifications for the City's next City Manager. Ms. Black also met with the City's team of executive staff to gain further insight on the current organizational needs and workplace culture. This input culminated in the ideal candidate profile as described in the enclosed recruitment brochure. In order to enhance and refine our selection strategy, Ms. Black also worked with Council members to develop a community survey to solicit feedback on the most important qualities and priorities for our next City Manager. This survey is currently available on the City's website and in our community centers, and will be utilized to provide further input as we proceed in the selection process. The results of the survey will be reviewed by Council prior to candidate selection and interviews. Phase II: Outreach On April 20, 2015 the City launched its search for a City Manager, and the recruitment will close on May 17. For the next few weeks, the search firm will be heavily engaged in marketing the opportunity, confidentially reaching out to potential candidates and following up on referrals to ensure an impressive candidate pool. In addition to sourcing potential candidates through networking, the job opportunity will be advertised in a variety of venues including professional associations and targeted publications for municipal executives. Candidates will apply directly with the search firm. Phase III: Candidate Selection and Appointment After the recruitment closes, the candidates will be screened and Ms. Black will present her recommendations of qualified candidates to Council during closed session. Among those recommendations, Council will select the most appropriate candidates to proceed in the interview process tentatively scheduled for early June. Council will debrief after the interviews to identify the top candidate(s). A thorough reference and background check will be conducted prior to a final decision being made. It is anticipated that the appointment of our next City Manager will be made in early to mid-July. ALTERNATIVES No alternatives are recommended, as no Council action is recommended at this time.