Amended Item 8JAGENDA ITEM:
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BACKGROUND:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
City Manager Recruitment
Catherine Berry, J.D., Director of Human Resources
January 7, 2014
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AMENDED AGENDA ITEM# 8J
JANUARY 13,2014
The City Commission appointed an Interim City Manager on
December 9, 2013 and requested the Director of Human Resources to present options on
recruiting a permanent City Manager. Each Commissioner provided input into the process to
the HR Director. Of the four options presented, two were considered viable options: 1. Keep
the current interim City Manager for a probationary period and then evaluate him based on a
pre-approved process and criteria, and 2. Hire an executive search firm through an RFP
process to assist in the recruitment of a permanent City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: Option 1: Direct the HR Director to prepare a draft evaluation
document and process or Option 2: Direct the HR Director to prepare an RFP for an executive
search firm.
ATTACHMENTS: Two options for recruitment of City Manager
BUDGET: Impact of second option: $10,000-25,000
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER: -------------------
City of Atlantic Beach
City Commission Meeting
Staff Report: Recruitment of City Manager
Attachment 1: Two Options for Recruiting a City Manager
AMENDED AGENDA ITEM# 8J
JANUARY 13,2014
After speaking with each City Commissioner, two options have emerged:
1. Wait for a period of time and evaluate interim for appointment
• An Evaluation tool would be developed now the expectations and criteria
delineated and a set date and process for an evaluation would be determined.
Pros: Cost, known entity, morale, moving City business forward, strategic planning
Cons: Lost time if not successful in probation period
2. Retain an outside party (search firm) to conduct the recruitment
• HR, City Attorney and Commission will develop RFP to select search firm, check
references and develop and execute contract
• Search firm, HR and Commission will develop:
o profile, to include minimum qualifications and selection criteria
o interview questions
o evaluation tool/process
• Search firm will:
o recruit qualified candidates
• Commission will:
o approve the selection of candidates
o interview the candidates
o make the final selection
Pros: expertise, less staff time.
Cons: cost, length of time usually longer
Submitted by: Catherine Berry, J.D., Director of Human Resources
January 7, 2014
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