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Work Session
February 15, 2001
City Manager Search
CRITERIA SHEET FOR. EXECUTIVE DIRE~O~KOG~ DIRECTOR REVIEW
Requirements:
I. Master's D~-c~ in Business, or a related field
Applicant:
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2. Possess resource and budget management skills indicating a strong profit
loss responsibility
3. Thorough understanding and demonstrated experience in grant and
foundation funding
4. Successful marketing and fundra/sing track record
5. Demonstrated problem solving skills
6. People skills with the ability to manage conflict and divcrsi~
7. Experience working for a Board of Directors
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
8. Collaborative management style
9. Project/program management, skills
10. Understanding of Alaska's multi-cultural learning preferences/differences
11. Experience in distance learning and mUlti.media technologies
TOTAL
Reviewer:
To: Linda Swarner ?)
From' Kevin Ritchie~
RE' Request for ififormation on city manager hiring process
Basics-
I think the minimum process for hiring a city manager is:
ca Having an organized rating process for applications
a Having a uniform interview process in which each applicant is asked
substantially the same questions.
The reason that this is necessary is that any selection process is subject to challenge
under a number of federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The practical reason is that
unless you decide what skills you value the most, you may not get the fight person for
the job.
To do this is fairly simple and outlined in the NEO Handbook excerpt I attached. For
rating applications, I would prepare a simple 1-5 point rating form for each candidate to
evaluate the quality of each of the major skills or experience you feel are most important.
This will justify why you choose to interview some candidates and not others in an
organized way. For the selection/interview process the council or selection committee
should develop a list of uniform interview questions or exercises so each candidate has
approximately the same opportunity to compete. Of course, follow-up or clarifying
questions may be different for each candidate depending on how they respond.
Assessment Suggestion:
I personally think a very good interview system is a modified "assessment center"
process. All this is, is asking candidates to demonstrate key skills instead of simply
asking them. For example, if you want a city manager to be good at relating to groups
(and you probably do), ask each candidate to prepare a short introductory speech to a
group on how they would approach managing the city, and then answer audience
questions. You could invite the public and/or employees. You could also give comment
sheets to people who attended that would be given to the coucil selection committee. The
council would also observe and keep notes. This helps the selection process and it helps
buy-in thc public. There are other kinds of good assessment exercises that mirror real life
and could be part of a process. I can also give you advice on other aspects.
Please let me know if I can help in any ot er way.
What the Council/Assembly Should
Expect from a Municipal
Administrator
Whether the municipality is administered by a mayor
or a manager, the governing body should expect:
· professional administrative leadership on iden-
tifying, researching, and proposing sound solu-
tions to municipal issues;
· full support of municipal policy once it is for-
mally adopted by the full council/assembly;
· complete, timely,' accurate, non partisan, and
non-biased reports that present sound options
and recommendations;
· a thorough knowledge of the municipality's fi-
nancial situation;
· a well thought out municipal budget and capital
improvement plan;
· personnel, management, and supervision skills
and appointment of competent staff;
· ability to supervise projects and contractors;
· attendance at 'all council meetings unless ex-
cused;
· prompt and courteous response to citizen and
council complaints and inquiries; and
· ability to mediate conflicts and negotiate solu-
tions between staff, citizens, community orga-
nizations, etc.
Tips on Council-Manager/
Administrator Relationships
The council/assembly should:
· give the manager/administrator the opportunity
to use his or her professional expertise to the
fullest;
· clearly define, in writing, expectations of the
manager/administrator;
, give the position clear direction;
· not blame the manager/administrator for actions
initiated by the council/assembly that may be
unpopular; and
· evaluate the manager/administrator's perfor-
mance on a regular basis.
There are also things the council may expect from
the manager/administrator. He/she should:
· never act as a council/assembly member;
· never lecture the council/assembly, but explain
instead;
· never promote or encourage conflict;
· always seek clarification when'council/assem-
bly direction is unclear; and
· never try to cover up a mistake.
How to Hire a Manager
Hiring a manager may be the most important duty
an elected official performs. The wrong decision can
cause endless problems. The Alaska Municipal
League and the Department of Community and Eco-
nomic Development,, Division of Municipal and
Regional Assistance, can offer advice, pamphlets,
and some assistance upon request.
Consider the following steps to make sure the best
person is selected'
1. Define the job. What do you expect of a
manager? This is no simple task. You might want
to appoint a committee of the council, or the whole
council, to write out a job description for the posi-
tion of manager. Setting forth the manager' s duties
in writing helps crystallize Your thinking and assist
you when you get to the interview process. For ex-
ample, you may want someone with particular tal-
ent for getting people to work together and mediat-
ing disputes. On the other hand, if your city is small
and is about to embark on a massive storm drainage
.~roject, you may want a manager with more experi-
ence in engineering and overseeing construction
projects.
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2. Decide on the recruitment and advertis-
ing process. Will the position be widely advertised?
Will the council consider promotion of someone
within the organization such as the assistant man-
ager, finance director or planning director? Is the
council interested in a nationwide talent search?
There are pros and cons to local, statewide, and/
or national recruitment. It is better to advertise a
job opening too broadly than too narrowly. For ex-
ample, even if there appear to be suitable "in-house"
or local candidates, the decision may be made to
conduct a broader search to compare candidates and
make sure you choose the most qualified one.
One major mistake to avoid is the "halo effect" of
hiring out of state. This means that a candidate from
out of state may appear more qualified than a local
candidate, however, he or she may not have the ex-
perience and knowledge of the community that a
local candidate has.
Advertising in professional newsletters:
The Alaska Municipal League advertises in its
newsletters and posts openings on the intemet
as a free service to members. The AML will also
fax a job announcement to its members for a
fee.
The International City Management Associa-
tion (ICMA) publishes job announcements in
its newsletter. This is a good option if you de-
cide to do a nationwide search. Also, if re-
quested, ICMA will furnish some information
about the experience and training of specific
applicants.
3. Manager selection process. Councils/as-
semblies generally rely on three standard methods
for rating candidates'
review of application form and/or resume
personal investigation/reference checks
interview and/or assessment process
Review of application form and/or resume: It is
an important first step to compare the information
submitted by the applicants on city job applications
or professional resumes. This process will help elimi-
nate unqualified candidates and give you important
comparative information on qualified applicants.
Carefully evaluate each job application/resume to
see if the applicant has the background and experi-
ence you requested in your job description and job
advertisement.
Personal investigation/reference checks: The
council/assembly checks the candidate' s integrity and
quality of previous work through a check of refer-
ences by letter or phone or through a visit the mu-
nicipality where the candidate has served as man-
ager. (You may ask the candidate if you may con-
tact persons who have not been listed as references.)
For example, you may want to talk with the direc-
tor or president of the local chamber of commerce
or a state legislator whose district includes the mu-
nicipality in question. The investigation should be
both thorough and to the point. It is often a good
idea to prepare a standard list of questions to ask
persons you contact.
Many communities are now asking their police de-
partments or the state troopers to run a criminal
check on candidates. Be aware, however, if you
wish to do this, you must get ...written permission
from the candidate before you initiate the process.
Call the Alaska Municipal League or the Municipal
and Regional Assistance Division of DCED for an
acceptable f6rm and fin'ther information.
Interview and/or assessment process: The oral
interview provides an opportunity for you to ob-
serve the personality, force, tact, personal appear-
ance, and sense of humor of the candidate. You will
also have the opportunity to ask questions about
how the manager would tackle specific issues or
projects of concern to the community. It is critical
that all questions be fair and all candidates receive
equal consideration and treatment.
One way of doing this is to prepare a written list of
interview questions for all candidates. To avoid ques-
tions that may be unfair, make sure that each ques-
tion pertains only to the duties of the position. If
you have a concern about certain questions, seek
advice from an attorney or personnel professional.
Teleconferenced interviews are useful in narrowing
the number of candidates you must bring to your
community for on-site interviews. All assembly/
council members should participate in the interviews.
Some may not relish the task of deciding who should
be the new manager, but no one should be permit-
ted to shirk this duty.
In recent years, employers have found that inter-
views alone may not provide all of the best informa-
tion on how well a professional will perform on the
job. Another alternative is to use an "assessment
process" in addition to the oral interview. The con-
cept of an assessment process is to ask each candi-
date to perform a task he/she would have to per-
form on the job. Then you can evaluate how well
each one performs.
For example, you might ask each candidate to make
a presentation before a group of citizens, and then
answer questions. If having a manager who works
well with citizens groups is important to you, this
may be an appropriate activity to make a part of the
selection process. Note that it is not the responsi-
bility of the group of citizens to rate the candidates;
that is your job.
As another example, you might ask the applicants
to draft a letter or fill out a grant application form, if
you are particularly interested in writing or grant
writing skills.
4. Manager employment contracts. Many
managers request a municipality to enter into an
employment agreement which sets forth initial sal-
ary, procedures for future salary increases, fringe
benefits, moving expenses, business and travel ex-
penses, relationship between the council and the
manager, and procedures to be followed to termi-
nate employment, should this .become necessary.
Copies of manager employment agreements from
other municipalities may be available for your re-
view. AML also has publications on how to de-
velop employment agreements.
Interim Municipal Manager Program' It is of-
ten impossible to recruit a new manager before the
old manager leaves. The Alaska Municipal Manage-
ment Association, in cooperation with AML, offers
an Interim Manager Program that arranges for pro-
fessional managers to fill in until you can recruit a
permanent manager. For more information, call
AML at 586-1325.
FORMAT.__.___FOR APPLICANT RESUME
In order for the Council to best evaluate and score your credentials and
qualifications, we ask that you please ~tructure your resume as directed
below. Conventional resume formats which differ from this format may not
be considered.
- Section I
This section should consist of a review of personal, educational and
experiential data to enable a quick overview of your credentials by
evaluator~. The following is the format that is requested'
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At the top of the page, please indicate name,
numbers where you may be reached.
address, and phone
Educational background. Listing in chronological order of all
educational degrees above high school. Also inclu.cle any honor
societies and a list of publications if applicable
In chronologic.al order, a list of relevant professional experience
w~th no narrative but simple one line statements providing title
of position, name of employer and date~.
Section II
Please submit a brief statement of examples that demonstrate your
experience and expertise in each of the following area~ of accountability.
These should be statements about the extent of your experience, not your
opinions, philosophies or how best to accomplish objectives in each area-
1. Budgeting.
2. Finance and investments.
3. Organization strategies.
4. Planning and gro~h management.
$. Community tel ati OhS.
6. Exercising judgment and problem-solving.
7. Personnel problems related to leading and motivating employees.
8. Real estate and .capital assets management
9. Economic development. '
10. Regional transportation issues.
~1. Affirmative Action.
12. Conflict management - internal and community.
13. Labor - management relations.
14. Public and private sector cooperation in major urban development.
This section should be as concise as possible and no longer than 5 page~.
Section III should include a list of personal references which would only
be contacted by the City of Bellevue in the final stages of the selection
procedures. The deadline for submittal of the resume is January 15, 1980.
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GUIDE 3: SKILL-BASED INTERVIEWING
STRUCTURED INTERVIEW: Pm-planned questions, prepared to guide the interview toward specific,
job-related topics for a specific position, are used for all applicants. A structured interview results in a
more reliable measurement of a candidate's skill than an unstructured interview. Each question should be
job related and plainly make sense to the typical candidate for that position. Questions should avoid
hypothetical responses. Try to clici'~ samples of past behaviors which arc representative of ~hc candidate's
job-related performance.
ANALYSIS OF SKILLS
.Analysis of skills needed/desired by team of people who arc familiar with the job. This is
discussed in more depth in Appendix B: Assessment Ccmcr.
SKILL DEFINITION SELECTION (linked to the job requirements and selection criteria)
1. Skill definition, specify what is to be measured with each question, e.g.'
COPING: Able to maintain a mature problem solving attitude when dealing with interpersonal
conflict, hazardous conditions, personal rejection, hostility, or time demands.
Define decision making, leadership, assertiveness, energizing, policy and procedures, alertness, goal
setting, written communication, interaction, perceptivity, creativity, versatility or other skills and write
questions which relate to the skill and the job.
2. Take notes dining interview. Thorough notes are necessary to rate skill levels.
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Multiple raters should discuss the interview results and come to consensus. A third party could be
useful in helping the many raters achieve consensus by laying ground roles and demonstrating
techniques designed to help groups come to consensus during the selection process.
DEVELOP STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (to control each interview)
The council should seek to see how candidates handled specific events in the past; get candidates to give
examples of how reliable, dependable, honest, etc. they are. Seek angers about failures a~ well as
successes. Control the interview $o equivalent information is sought from every candidate for a specific
position. Ask objective qucstion~ which preclude any illegal responses.
AppendocA: RecruitmentTools
TRADITION~ INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
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1. How well do you make decifions?
~2. What is your work ethic? (Are you a
hard worker?)
3-. Are you d~tailed o~iented?
4. What is your leadership-style?
5. How well do you Work wi'th difficult
people?
~. There {s c0nstan{ stress in this joK How
do you handle stress?
7. Are you enthusiastic on the job?
SKILL-BASED INII~RVIEW
QUESTIONS
1. Describe a work-r~l~ted event ~here
you had to make a quick decision and act
upon it immediately.
2. Please t~ll u's about a fituati°n in ~vhich
you w~Fe very peraistem in order to reach a
goal or goals.
3.' Please t~ll us how you have reduced
potemial for errors on th~ job through the
u$~ of checklists and procedures for
detailed work,
4. Tell us of ~; situation in Which you used
reason and facts to persuade someone to
act.
5. Tell Us how you hand[ed service to an
arrogant, perhaps irate, individual. What
was the outcome?
6. Tell us about a tim~ that you had to
handle a good deal of stress while
maintaining a positive attitude.
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7. Please be specific and give us an
example of how your positive attitude
helped others become motivated and/or
energized. .
SCORING METHOD
Evaluators should be aware of the factors each question is expected to reveal. For instance, the
candidate's response to the skill-based question number 7 (in the above table) can be thought about in the
following ways:
Did the candidate use positive actions, speech, gestures md/or examples to build
enthusiasm? In the candidate's example, were there elements of negative or dysfunctional
feelings; feelings of avoidance, withdrawal, or desire to escape; autocratic tendencies?
These factors can be written out on thc evaluation form, which should have at the minimum the following
ratings for each question:
Very s~rong
evidence skill is
not present (1)
Strong evidence
skill is not
present
(2)
Some evidence Strong evidence
skill is present skill is presem
(3) (4)
Very strong ' ~
evidence skill is ]
present(5) -I
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A numeric value can be assigned to each rating, for example, 1 through 5 from "very strong evidence skill
is not present" to "very strong evidence skill is present." In this case the highest cumulative score would
indicate a candidate appears to have the highest overall skill level based on the set of specific skill-based
questions.
4 WAYS TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS
1. Individual interview-one candidate/one interviewer
2. Panel interview- multiple interviewers
3. Reverse panel imerview- several candidates for one interviewer
4. Serial interview- single candidate is passed from one interviewer to mother
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GUIDE 4: INTERVIEWING- LEGAL ASPECTS
Major Employment Equal Opportunity Laws & Executive Orders
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
The Equal Pay Act is an addition to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) under the minimum wage
section. Those employees exempt from the FLSA provisions are also exempt from the Equal Pay Act,
except executive, professionals, and outside sales employees. Those employees exempt from overtime
pay provision of FLSA are covered by the Equal Pay Act.
The law requires that men and women receive-equal, not identical, pay for equal work (equal skill, effort,
and responsibility). Job classes and rifles do not count, just job content.
The law does not disallow systems based on seniority, merit, piecework, of anything else other than sex.
Americans with Disabilities Act (1991)
Employers with 15 or more employees axe covered atter July 26, 1994. Employers may not discriminate
against a "qualified individual with a disability" in the areas ofjob application', hiring, advancement,
discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
Reasonable accommodation to the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified
individual with a disability is required, unless to do so would impose an undue hardship on the employers.
If the person can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation,
they are qualified under this act.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Employers with 15 or more employees are covered if.' (1) they are engaged in any industry affecting
commerce; and (2) they have at least 15 employees for each working date in each of at least 20 calendar
weeks in the current or preceding year. Most employers are covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) covers employers with 20 employees and bans
discrimination because of age against any persons at least 40 years of age, but less than 70.
In general, practices that violate the Civil Rights Act are also violations of the ADEA if based on age.
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Questions to Avoid
Avoid: whaz would you do if people made racist (sexist) remarks to you on the job?
Al~ernate: check references to see how thc individual related to coworkers.
Avoid: Is your husband in the military?
Alternate: Are you closely associated with someone else whose job might involve your
transferring soon? Ask both sexes, if you ask this question. Do NOT use wife, spouse, husband.
Avoid: what is your religion?
Alternate: Is there any reason you cannot work on our shift schedule?
Avoid: do you have a physical disability?
Alternate' Is there any reason you cannot perfonn the essential duties of this job as described?
Avoid: How old are you?
Alternate' Don't ask. Focus on person's ability to do the job.
Avoid: Have you ever been arrested?
Alternate: How are you going to get to work? Check attendance records.
Avoid: Childcare-related questions.
Akernate: Will you be able to work the normal hours of the shift? Or, is ther~ anything that
would prevent you from working .___.(time) to ~(time).
Have you ever been denied credit?
Do you own your own home?
Other questions personal questions not job-related.
Only if financial imegrity is job-related, ask reference about negative performance which might be
attributable to these or any other factors.
OTHER DO NOT ASK SAMPLES
1. Are you married/single/divorced/separated/widowed?
2. Do you get along well with other women/the opposite sex/etc.?
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3. How old is your youngest child?
4. Who will watch your children while you work?
$. Are you supplementing your household income?
6. Are you expecting any more children?
7. Why aren't you married?
8. Will it bother your spouse if you travel for business or have to work overtime?
9. Will you be transferring soon due to your spouse's job?
l 0. How do you feel about having to work with or report to members of a different race.
11. Are "you people" good at numbers, finances, (name any other task).
12. What do your parents do for a living?
13. Have you ever received welfare?
14. Were you bom here? Where were you born? Where's your family from?
15. What religion are you? Would you miss work to attend church, or temple services?
1.6. Do you get along with younger people at work?
17. Are you on any type of medication?
18. Are you physically able to do this job?
Equal Employment Opportunity Act prohibits employment decisions based on, or questions asked about
the following topics:
Ago
Previous address
Religion
Father's surname
Maiden name
Marital status
Spouse's employment
Parent's residence
Loans/finances
Personal bankruptcies
Legal convictions not job-relevant
Credit ratings
Pregnancy
Lack o separate restrooms
Date of birth
Length at present address
Name of priest, rabbi, or minister
Mother's surname
Child or number of children
Childeare arrangements
Spouse's residence
Hom¢ownership
Wage attachments
Arrests
Foreign languages, unless required for the job
Negative employment reference un1¢$$ rebuttal time is given
Marital status
Physical disabilities without exploring accommodations
REMEMBER: What you really need to know is whether the person is going to be reliable, on time, and
able to carry out the tasks and assignments of the position. Interviewers must ensure that all applicants
have a fair opportunity to be hired.
Thc greatest weakness of the standard job interview is that usually in less than one hour thc employer has
to assess thc abilities, integrity, motivation, honesty, compatibility, stability, desire to work, and skill
levels of one applicant. Following basic organi2ed imerview steps will reduce the possibility of
infringing on someone's rights while maintaining good will of all applicants.
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BOROUGH MANAGER SELECTION
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BOROUGH
STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS
1. THE BOROUC-H ~5Ai~AG~R PROFILE: Define the position
9~alities of-~~-indi~dUal sought. - -- ' .....
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a. Review the requirements of AS 29.23.140, Powers
and duties of the boro~§h admi~±$trator a~-th~
~[ana'ger' ~-j ob d~crip~ion to make ~-~'-e- ~-t contin-
ues to accurately reflect the job's 'requirements.
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Approve criteria that all members are willing to
support.
2. CCMPENSATION PACKAGE:
a. Review the present salary range .t:o make sure the
Borough remains competitive.
b. Determine a' position with regard to moving ex-
penses, fringe benefits, and so forth. Prepare
for a possible discussion of an employment con-
tract and the Assembly'~ position with regar.d to
3. COM}r0N!TY PROFILE-
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Approve an objective co,unity profile of the community
and governmen~ s~ructure for potential applicants.
4. POSITION ANNOUNCEI{ENT AND ADVERTISEMENT-
Draft a complete position announcement. Announcement
~hould be concise an~ not so b~ief it will precipitate
the screening of unqualified candidates, A closing
date ~hould be included. A minimum of three weeks
after the first publication of the announcement is not
unreasonable for setting a closing date. ~
5 ACKNO~.,EBCE}qENT LE ~ ,ER:
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a. Send an acknowledgement letter as.soon as an ap-
plication is received thanking the applicant for
interest and disclosing details of the selection
process.
b. Enclose the Con=nunity Profile.
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SCP. EENING OF APPLICANTS:
PRELIMINARY SCREENING GROUP The preliminary
~reeK~-mg group w0~ing as individuals and NOT as
a group co~ittee wlll individually review a-~ of
the resumes' and refer FIFTEEN (15) names each for
further review. The ~ifteen (I5) names which
receive the most referrals are forwarded to the
Secondary Screening group.
Recommended group composition:
Municipal Attorney
Revenue Collector/Assessor
Planning Director
Airport Administrative Assistant
Borough Clerk
President/School Board
Chairman/Planning Commission
Borough Mayor
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Send a letter to the remaining candidates advising
them that they are mo longer under consideration.
SECONDARY SCREENING GR0_UP_ The seven Assambly
MemBers-&r~ the-~aC°~dary screening group which
~ill individually review the fifteen referrals and
individually refer EIGHT ( 8 ) for b a ckgrbund
checks. The eight (8) names which receive the
most referrals will receive background checks.
Send a letter to the remaining candidates advising
them that they are no longer under consideration.
BACKGP. OUND CHECKS:
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CONDUCTED BY TPZE ASSEMBLY Background checks are
usually made~ith ~drk-related contacts. Other
reference ideas include- municipal leagues of the
state, elected officials, chamber of commerce,
union leaders, editors of newspapers, superinten-
dents of schools, members of your occupation,
community college presidents, public utilities
managers, former employer, not current or, e, and
fellow employees. Phone calls are quicker and
often more candid.
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ASSEMBLY MEETING Select candidates for interview.
Notify candidates which are eliminated by phone or
telegram and follow-up wi th a letter. Contact
selected candidates to nmke trav~.l arrangements.
~eques~ that each cand';.da~e seud a telegram which
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gives the names and contact phon-e numbers of each
candidate's current elected officials, if any.
Send packet of community information including
excursion, si§britain§, travel and community pro-
motion brochures.
8. INTERVIEWS:
a. Make arrangements to pay travel expenses for can-
didate and spouse and two day's accommodations,
and con~ract with a tour company ro provide a
community tour. Encourage candidate to spend
additional time in Ketchikan.
b. CC~'~ITTEE/BOROUGH MAYOR, BOROUGH CLEPJ~ BOROUGH
..EY: Arrange to meet c .ares, provi
necessary orientation or ¢ommunit2 information to
the candidate, and arran§e escort for tour of
Borou§h facilities and introduction of department
heads and staff.
App~ox~~z Time~
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c. ,.ASSEHELY WORKING AS A CO~ITTEE OF THE WHOLE- 1 .,~ Z dmg~
Ifi.~erviews-~h6uld be-~fih~duled ~Ioi, ing 1~' h~u~$
each and ~hould b~ completed within on~ or two
days. R~que~t each A$~e~blynmmber to fommlate
.three (3) standard questions to ask each candi-
date. Interviews are public. -
c. DINNER - Schedule a dinner for all candidates
after the interviews are concluded to view the
candidates in a relaxed, social setting. Include
the Mayor, As s emb lymembers, Borough A~torney,
Borough Clerk and all spoumes.
9. N__E_G_OTIATIONS AND SELECTION-
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I to 7 days
a. The Assembly may wish to have the Attorney's of-
fice draft an employment contract if the concept
is under consideration.
b. Contact by phone and negotiate with the preferred
candidate. F~nalize compensation package agree-
ment. Notify remaining candidates by phone and
follow-up with a letter.
10. pATE MEW }iANAGER 1S ON BOARD:
Most administrators will require a minimum of thirty
(30) days to giv~ notice to preson~ employers before
beginning the new job.
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K~TCHIKAN GATEWAY DOROUGH MANAGER
Recruitment Profile
The following criteria are considered to be important qualifications and
background for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Manager to possess:
Z_d.u cat. ipn__ a__n~_ Experience
Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in
public-or business administration plus a minimum of five year's experi-
ence as an administrator in municipal government. A combination of edu-
cation, training, and expe~ience may be substituted for the required
education when applicant possesses a demonstrated ability.
Possess expertise in financial management aspects of local government,
including capital improvement program planning, taxation philosophy,
bonding alternatives and limits, traditional and innovative revenue,
sources, all toward providing traditional municipal services wi.thin a
framework of conservative fiscal values.
Possess f-a~iliarity with contract administration and government purchas-
ing; exposure to mitigation strategies in a community socially and eco-
nomically impacted through rapid growth of a major indust, ry is a definite
plus; particular experience in airport and ferry operations is desirable;
~amiliarity with public land management concerns is a positive influence.
,,~sess experience in positive personnel administration' and a reputation
for dealing fairly and effectively with union and non-union employees.
Have a record of continuing education and similar activities toward keep-
ing abreast of modern, innovative management methods.
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Special_ _ Qualification_~_ and... .... Management .... Style
Ability to develop an eclectic management style drawing from all doc-
trines and schools of management technique to produce the most desirable
results. ~
Possess the experience and credibility to provide verbal and written
input and alternatives ' regarding concerns relating to policy delib-
eration~ or actions which pose significant financial or political im-
plications.
Be an adaptable public administrator who can work effectively in a cli-
mate of fluid community attitudes requiring particular sensitivity for
administrative responsiveness and flexibility.
Possess an ability to recognize and support the fact that all citizen
groups and olected official~; should have equal access ~o information and
responsiveness to their concerns and inquiries. The manager will be
expected to share information equally with the Mayor and all Borough
;embly members in an open, straightforward manner.
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Be sensitive to the community's lifestyle needs and community heritage,
and effectively balance those qualities with responsible growth and de
velopment needs.
Have the personality and skills to work openly and effectively with all
persons including those who possess diverse opinions and perspectives on
the role of local government. Be comfortable and willing to be readily
accessible to elected officials, staff and citizens.
Be able to administer activities of. the Borough and participate in commu-
nity activities while maintaining moderate personal/professional visibil-
ity in the community.
Have skills in working with elected officials in developing and maintain-
ing a positive public re.lations program ~hat strengthens both the cred-
ibility and the image of the -Borou~'h ~jovernment.
Be an initiator and innovator who is willing to try new methods and prac-
tices to improve service without materially increasing costs; and adept
at consolidating to meet goals in spite of limitations or restrictions on
resources.
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Be committed to a team approach in working with staff by communicating
and sharing information rea4ily and creating a leadership climate which
provides guidance, challenge, and motivation for employees to participate
in developing alternatives for decision-making to achieve the goals of
their particular departments.
Have an ability to reach timely 4ecisions, explain the reasoning for such
decisions, accept accountability for decisions as Well as support rec-
ommendations which have been requested and accepted from staff.
Possess good communication skills with an ability to express ideas and
relate information (written and oral) clearly, concisely, and effectively
and to be a goo~ listener.
Per-~onal Qualities
Have a personality and professional style that is flexible and adaptive
while dealing with all in a business-like manner.
Possess unquestioned personal and professional integrity.
Project a "professional presence" in manner, appearance and behavior.
Be a personable individual who is able to establish rapport with persons
from all segments and philosophies of the community and who feels com-
fortable relating to people and problems involving a wide variety of
human and community needs and concerng, -
Be willing to devote substantial amounts of time to meetings and activ-
ities occurring beyond normal office hour~.
Carol Freas
From: Kevin Ritchie [kevinr@pobox.alaska.net]
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 12:31 PM
To: khoward@ci.kenai.ak.us; cfreas@ci.kenai.ak.us; Linda Swarner (E-mail)
Subject: FW: Gleason & Associates
Here is the result of my inquiry
kevin Ritchie
..... Original Message .....
From: Hedtke, Eric [mailto:EHedtke@LIVlNC.ORG]
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 7:58 AM
To: 'kevinr@pobox.alaska.net'
Subject: Gleason & Associates
Kevin,
I was able to talk the city administrator for the city of Redwood Falls, Jeff Weldon. He has nothing but good
things to say about Gleason & Associates. He indicated that they have used "his" services more than once, to
hire the city of administrator and police chief. He said that they used Gleason & Associates to do background
checks and as a depository for resumes. He said that the services were timely, accurate, searches were
cusomized, and that "he" made suggestions. The conversation was summarized by saying that Gleason &
Associates "come though" and the city would use them again.
The city of Redwood Falls is about 5000 people. If you, or your city, have any specific questions, the phone
number for Redwood Falls is 507.637.5755. I believe that Jeff would be more than happy to talk with you.
I left messages with the city Administrators of the other three cities. Two are about 4500 people, while the
other is about 13000. I will be sure to let you know if l hear anything that differs from what I heard from Jeff.
Please let me know if there is anything further that I can do for you.
Sincerly,
Eric Hedtke
Staff Attorney
League of Minnesota Cities
02/16/2001