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RELEVANT LINKS: <br /> Minnesota City/County ICMA and MCMA have adopted a very specific code of ethics to guide the <br /> Management Association, <br /> Code of Ethics. behavior of members <br /> While the mayor and council have the ultimate responsibility for hiring and <br /> supervising the city manager/administrator, it can be a very good idea to <br /> gather input from others in this beginning stage. Asking the opinions of key <br /> city staff is an especially good idea. <br /> The council may want to consult with the Chamber of Commerce, key local <br /> industries, school district and county officials, community leaders, or labor <br /> leaders (including city labor unions if appropriate). The key is to carefully <br /> balance the input of the many diverse groups, and to avoid weighing the <br /> input of any one group or any one suggestion too heavily. When asking for <br /> input, it is important to make it clear the council will have to balance the <br /> many suggestions received with its own assessment of the needs of the city; <br /> every suggestion will not be able to be accommodated. Another option is to <br /> ask for input from these groups later in the process when candidates are <br /> being interviewed. <br /> The council will want to complete this phase of the process by drawing up <br /> its list of the main qualifications being sought in the new city <br /> administrator/manager. <br /> B. Job descriptions and position profiles <br /> As with any recruitment, having a good job description is critical. The <br /> council should work with the consultant or staff member to review the <br /> existing job description, incorporating and emphasizing key qualifications <br /> City Manager position <br /> description,City of and attributes established in the first step above. <br /> Moorhead sample. <br /> City Administrator position <br /> description,City of Fosston <br /> sample. <br /> Many local governments go further, creating a "recruitment profile." Search <br /> firms routinely develop these for their clients. Such a profile usually goes <br /> into some detail about the community and city, describing its strengths, <br /> challenges and issues. The profile then describes the type of city <br /> manager/administrator the city would like to recruit to help address those <br /> challenges. Disclosing the salary range and benefits the council is willing to <br /> consider, along with information about the community, such as schools, <br /> recreational opportunities, etc. helps candidates decide whether to apply for <br /> a position. A profile is an opportunity for the city to "sell" itself to <br /> prospective candidates. Good administrators and managers can be hard to <br /> find, so it is important for the city to put its best foot forward throughout the <br /> process. <br /> League of Minnesota Cities Information Memo: 3/7/2022 <br /> Hiring a City Manager or Administrator Toolkit Page 4 <br />