Consultant S Questions for Mayor & Council Members

Consultant S Questions for Mayor & Council Members

<p>NAME:______POSITION:______</p><p>CITY OF CENTERVILLE, IOWA</p><p>City Administrator Position Consultant’s Questions for Mayor & Council Members</p><p>Preliminary Comments</p><p>1. It is understood that some people may not have an opinion or observation on all questions.</p><p>2. The interviews will usually be about 45 minutes in length.</p><p>3. All comments will remain confidential.</p><p>Background of Person______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Questions regarding the City and Community</p><p>1. Background and Experience  What would be the background and experience of the ideal candidate in terms of previous jobs and length of time in those jobs?</p><p> Would experience in another city be preferred or should applicants with experience in the private sector also be considered?</p><p>2. Skills and Abilities  How would you rank these skills and abilities in terms of importance:</p><p>______Supervision and direction of employees?</p><p>______Financial and budgeting skills?</p><p>1 ______Infrastructure repairs and improvements?</p><p>______Communication skills with elected officials, city employees, and citizens?</p><p>______Economic development & TIF skills and experience?</p><p>______Collective bargaining knowledge and negotiation skills</p><p>______Water & Sewer utility operations</p><p>______Code enforcement</p><p>______Grant writing & administration</p><p>3. Personality and Management Style  What personality traits should the person have to be successful in this position?</p><p> If there any type of management style that would be preferred for this position?</p><p> Is there certain type of management style that would be the least preferred for this position?</p><p>2 4. Questions from Candidates As we recruit candidates for the position, we may be asked questions regarding the community and the position. From your perspective, how do you think we should respond to these types of questions from interested candidates?</p><p> What are some of the positive attributes or features of Centerville as a community?</p><p> Are there any negative attributes or possible concerns?</p><p>5. Upcoming Projects and Needs  What are some of the tasks, projects, goals, or needs that the city administrator will need to address in the first six months on the job? First 12 months on the job?</p><p> What are some of the infrastructure needs of the City that this person will need to study and provide some recommendations to the Mayor and City Council?</p><p>3 6. What do you think the salary range should be for this position?</p><p>7. Names of Qualified Candidates  Do you know of anyone who would be qualified for this position who should be contacted?</p><p>8. Final Comments</p><p>Patrick Callahan Callahan Municipal Consultants, LLC Cell phone 563-599-3708 [email protected]</p><p>4</p>

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