Guidelines for Recruiting a City Manager

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Introduction

Resources Available

Interim Management

The Recruitment-Initial Considerations

The Recruitment Process
(includes the following)

• Relations With Applicants
• Recruiting Applicants

The Selection Process
(includes the following)

• Reviewing Applications and Determining Finalists
• Interviews With Finalists
• Post Interview Activities
• Finalizing Arrangements
• Negotiating Compensation
• Transition Activities

EXHIBITS

A-Summary Checklist and Timetable for Recruiting A City Manager

B-Suggested Interview Questions

C-Principal Resource Groups

D-TCMA Sample Employment Agreement

E- TCMA Code of Ethics, Guidelines and Rules of Procedure for Enforcement

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