R99-92 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT - Laserfiche WebLink

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' � l. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES ' It is our understanding that: � • The Mayor and City Council (City Council) is interested in identifying outstanding candidates and filling the position of City Manager as soon as possible. , • The City Council wishes to conduct a comprehensive nation-wide recruitment process to ensure the best qualified candidates are found and that the best qualified individual, acceptable to the City Council, can be hired. ' • The annual salary range for the position will be determined through discussions with the City Council. , The objectives that we will meet to help find the best qualified candidates for the position are as follows: • To assist the City Council to produce a comprehensive position profile and reach agreement about , the specifications for the position. • To seek out and encourage top level people to apply who would otherwise be reluctant to respond � to an advertisement. • To save the City Council and staff a considerable amount of time in establishing a position profile and reviewing applicants. 1 • To comply with appropriate personnel regulations and State of 111inois laws. , • To independently and objectively assess the qualifications and suitability of candidates for the position. , • To preserve the confidentiality of inquiries to the degree possible under Ilfinois law. • To assist the City Council to reach a final decision and in negotiating a compensation package with the successful candidate. , ' • To assist the City Council in establishing criteria for evaluating the new City Manager's performance. I� � • To follow-up with the City Council and the selected employee during the first year to determine if i adjustments need to be made. I • To keep the City Council closely involved in key decisions and informed of our progress. � ' � � � Prepared for the CITYOF DECATUR,ILL/NOIS by Slavin Management Consuttants 1 '