The selected facilitator will be responsible for both organizing and facilitating the retreat to maximize the productivity of this meeting. The facilitator must be capable of coordinating multiple discussions of complicated topics between councilmembers and staff over the course of three days. They must plan and facilitate meetings among staff and elected officials to deliver a positive experience that results in a clear strategic planning direction for the City. Requirements: a) Agenda Planning – The selected meeting facilitator must work with the City Manager and Mayor to design a detailed agenda which includes a thorough review of the current strategic plan. The facilitator may be required to conference through remote meetings. b) Pre-Meeting Research –The firm must gather input from councilmembers and senior staff through individual meetings or written surveys regarding current City priorities, initiatives, and key issues. This information must reference the current strategic plan. The data gathered will be synthesized and reported back during the retreat to help inform the facilitation process. c) Meeting Facilitation – The firm must facilitate the retreat between/among staff and the City Council to create a pleasant, dynamic, and productive environment. Using methods to streamline the synthesis of multiple viewpoints into a coherent strategic plan is encouraged...
