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City of Ramsey <br /> <br />{Interview Questions Used for Past Commission/Board ApplicantsI <br /> <br />1. What motivated you to apply for this commission vacancy? <br /> <br />2. What experiences have you had that might be relevant to the work of the <br /> commission? <br /> <br />The [ ] Commission meets monthly and these meetings last about two hours. <br />In addition, there are special meetings to attend, agenda packets to review, and <br />issues to research. Are you confident you can commit the time required for these <br />activities? <br /> <br />Consensus by Park and Recreation Commission: We didn't all agree on <br />this one. Some felt it was obvious that there is a time commitment <br />involved and should be part of the advertising for the position. I think that <br />getting commitment up front is important. It seems lately that the level of <br />our participation has increased and we are meeting a couple times a month <br />(sometimes more) as well as the prep work involved. This could be <br />temporary due to town center and some other issues on the table, but right <br />now it's important that people don't think it's simply a 2-hour commitment <br />each month. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commissioner: This question doesn't seem <br />necessary. This may be something we would want to post with any <br />information regarding an opening and then reiterate again either as part of <br />the intro to the interview or in closing comments to the applicant. The <br />applicant should feel comfortable in committing this time or should not <br />apply. Most people will say yes anyway and I have only heard one person <br />who stated they might have some childcare conflicts. Either way, the <br />answers are really of no value to us. Either they have the time or they <br />don't.., if they don't they should not be applying. <br /> <br />4. If you are appointed to our commission, what do you hope to accomplish in your <br /> first term? <br /> <br />Planning Commissioner: This question seriously puzzled me when I <br />applied. If the applicant is completely new to commission work (like I was), <br />what answer(s) would be appropriate or anticipated? How would answers <br />be evaluated? This seems like a question that applies unequally to <br />experienced vs. inexperienced candidates. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commissioner: Many people we interview will be first <br />time members to a commission. Maybe it would be better to redirect the <br />question to something like... "If you are appointed to our commission, <br />what types of issues would you like to focus on and what areas would you <br />like to learn more about?" Just trying to find out where their interests or <br />desires lie. <br /> <br />G:~Administration\HumanResources\Commissions\lnterview Questions\Commissioner Comments on Past Interview Questions 09-15.doc <br /> <br /> <br />