ELDDA01 - Professional Facilitator Services to Assess DDA Organizational Structure

The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking the professional services of a facilitator to help assess the current organizational structure of the DDA.  The DDA board is interested in working with a facilitator to reach consensus around the optimal organization approach. The board envisions a facilitated process that will take place over three or four sessions, (2-4 hours each) beginning in July or August 2023, with the full DDA board. The consultant’s experience with other organizational models and best practices will be critical to informing session design. However, the DDA and city staff will work closely with the selected consultant in designing sessions that are relevant and effective in developing a path forward. Following the conclusion of the final meeting with the Board, a detailed report outlining the results of the assessment and recommendations shall be provided to the DDA within 21 days. A presentation on the results of the assessment shall be presented at the DDA October 26, 2023, board meeting.   This is the anticipated schedule and may change due to availability of the full DDA Board.