The Consultant will work directly with the Mayor and City Council to identify, recruit, and evaluate candidates for the City Manager position. In this regard, the Consultant shall: A. Receive guidelines for recruitment efforts from the City Council through the Mayor and work within such guidelines to identify, evaluate, and recommend candidates for City Manager. Modifications to these guidelines may be made from time to time by the City. B. Communicate with the City Council through the Mayor for the purpose of acquiring necessary available information, job descriptions, qualifications, and other relevant materials to support the recruitment process. C. Develop and execute a recruitment strategy, including advertising, outreach, and networking to attract qualified candidates. D. Conduct initial screening and evaluation of candidates, including interviews, reference checks, and background checks as required. E. Provide recommendations and reports to the Mayor and City Council regarding the most qualified candidates for each position.
