As directed by the City Council at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting, this item is to allow for discussion regarding City Manager job description. A draft copy of the classification as well as a recruitment brochure are included.

Approval by the City Council of the job description is the first step in the recruitment process.   Additional recruitment process considerations include:

Develop Framework:

• Marketing Plan
• Advertising/Outreach
• Establish timeline
• Review salary range
  
  

Structure of Candidate Evaluation Process: 

• Screening of applications
• Council Interviews
• Interview panels (Staff, Community, etc.)
• Community involvement (Forum, Meet & Greet, etc.)
• Feedback method

Selection Process

• Application review
• Candidate selection
• Candidate interviews
• Reference checks
• Background checks
• Final selection

Negotiation of Employment Agreement 

• Salary
• Benefits
• Working conditions
• Severance
• Other

Staff will present recommendations to Council regarding the above at a future meeting.