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, City of Decatur, Illinois Page 2 including the Executive Directors for the National League of Cities (NLC), National Association of Counties (NACo), International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), American Public Works Association (APWA) and the President of Public Technology, Inc. (PTI). Through these searches and many others we have performed, we have established credible and respected relationships among non-profit organizations throughout the country. The PAR Group carries out recruitments and provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. We have sought out and recommended Candidates representing Asian, Black, Caucasian, Hispanic and Oriental ethnic background and cultures, including both male and female professionals. We do, and have, declined contractual assignments which would not be "open" recruitments or which would indicate a lack of the Client's willingness to follow EEO/AA principles. Our credentials are well established with minority-related organizations, including the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), of which we are a supporting mpmber, the International City Management Association's (ICMA) career support program for minorities and women, and the ICMA-sponsored Hispanic Minority Network. Paul Reaume has been an active participant and supporter of minority employment programs for many years. We have a strong record in recruitment of minority and women candidates for public management positions. For example, since 1990,we have conducted 172 executive searches and have completed all of them to the satisfaction of our Clients. We work diligently to include minorities in our candidate pools. The following table indicates the number of minority Candidates involved in candidate pools, and the number of minority Candidates appointed. Minority Candidates Appointed Minority Candidates Recommended Black Male 15 Asian 12 Black Female 4 Black Male 86 Hispanic Male 1 Black Female 17 White Female 7 Hispanic Male 11 Hispanic Female 5 Pacific Islander 3 White Female 82 Our executive search process is highly professional and personalized. We will assist Decatur from commencement to conclusion of the assignment,until a completely acceptable Candidate is appointed to the position. We handle all of the administrative details of the entire recruitment process, so City Officials can limit their involvement to the significant, decision-making aspects of the selection process,thus minimizing interruption of attention to other on-going concerns and responsibilities. Our initial effort in assisting the City of Decatur would be to develop a Recruitment Profile that sets forth detailed qualifications for the City Manger position, reflecting both current and longer range organizational expectations relating to the position. The Profile serves as a key instrument for recruiting and screening Candidates in accordance with the unique needs identified as particularly desirable for Decatur's City Manager position.