Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Act as the primary contact to the Governing Body and guide and advise them through the recruitment and selection process. • Work with the Governing Body to develop a City Manager Position Profile. • Work with the Governing Body to develop a strategy and process for carrying out the recruitment of a City Manager. • Design and implement a comprehensive outreach and advertising plan to attract qualified candidates through appropriate channels and to ensure an open recruitment process, including adherence to AA/EEO standards. • Review and screen candidates for qualifications consistent with the City Manager Position Profile. • Identify a pool of candidates for consideration. • Facilitate preliminary interviews and assessments of candidates, and coordinating final interviews with Governing Body. • Conduct thorough background and reference checks for final candidates. • Assist in negotiating employment terms and conditions with the final candidate. • Conduct a follow-up to the recruitment within the first year.
