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o The commissions/boards sometimes deal with controversial issues. Please give us an example of how you have handled a controversial issue in the past. What was the issue, who was involved, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome? Planning Commissioner: This question is best answered after some time for reflection. Commissioner interviews, in my experience, are very brief and rushed (far too much so). If this kind of question (which requires the candidate to think back through a wide range of personal experiences) is used, I recommend that interviews be given more time or that the candidate be given the questions before the interview (perhaps the candidate can be asked to come 10-15 minutes prior to interview time and be presented with the questions upon arrival). Time for adequate reflection will not skew the interview results. Consensus by Park and Recreation Commission: I Love this question! As an interviewee, it gives me the opportunity to demonstrate how I can excel in any situation.., it helps reinforce a candidates strength and ability to face diverse issues and people. As for applicants, they should be able to recall a situation in which things weren't favorable or were not going as planned, explain the obstacles and then describe how they dealt with the issue and overcame the obstacles. Park and Recreation Commissioner: I like this question. One of our commissioners really loved this question and added the following comment: "1 love this question! As an interviewee, it gives me the opportunity to demonstrate how I can excel in any situation.., it helps reinforce a candidates strength and ability to face diverse issues and people. As for applicants, they should be able to recall a situation in which things weren't favorable or were not going as planned, explain the obstacles and then describe how they dealt with the issue and overcame the obstacles." EDA--Please describe your thoughts on the recent development projects that the City of Ramsey has been involved in and explain how you see the City's involvement in the upcoming years. Public Safety Board--What are your observations of the City of Ramsey's public safety systems? If appointed to the Public Safety Board, what area or topic would you personally like to improve upon? Planning Commission--How do you envision the growth of Ramsey? Please briefly describe your philosophy regarding how the City should grow. Planning Commissioner: Very good G:~Administration\HumanResources\Commissions\lnterview Questions\Commissioner Comments on Past Interview Questions 09-15.doc