Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
CM/ ACM: Bryan Langley
Date: October 18, 2016
SUBJECT
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give direction to staff and Waters & Company on the City Manager interview process.
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BACKGROUND
At the October 11, 2016, City Council meeting, Council was presented options for the City Manager interview process by Chuck Rohre with Waters & Company. Interview dates are targeted for November 14th and 15th contingent upon Council selecting the finalists during the November 1st Council meeting.
After some discussion, Council gave direction to have a two-day interview process, and in addition to interviews with the Council, to include the following:
• Interaction with the Assistant City Managers and Department Heads,
• Community reception, and
• Tour.
Based on that direction, staff prepared a two-day interview schedule which is included as Exhibit 1. The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss and finalize the proposed interview schedule.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence
Related Goal: 1.2 Develop a high-performance work force
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 - Tentative Interview Schedule
Respectfully submitted:
Carla Romine
Director of Human Resources