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RELEVANT LINKS: <br /> Minn.stat.§412.651. Finally, In cities with the position of city administrator(as opposed to city <br /> manager which is more clearly defined in state statute—Minnesota Statutes <br /> §412.65 1) the job description or profile should be clear about the specific <br /> duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the position—i.e., does this <br /> position present a recommended budget to the council, what role does he/she <br /> have in hiring, disciplining or firing employees? <br /> III. Recruitment of candidates <br /> Next, the mayor and council must decide how broadly to "cast the net" for <br /> potential applicants. <br /> Given the specialized nature of a city administrator/manager position, it is a <br /> good idea to advertise at least statewide. Both the League of Minnesota <br /> Cities (LMC) and the Association of Minnesota Counties (the skills between <br /> City Administrator Job <br /> Advertisement,LMC Model city and county managers are often transferable) will place advertisements <br /> Form. on their websites. Members of the Minnesota City/County Management <br /> League of Minnesota Cities Association(MCMA) are able to distribute information about positions of <br /> city jobs posting. professional interest to its members via its online MemberLink community <br /> Association of Minnesota <br /> Counties,employment with over 300 members around the state. Many cities choose to advertise <br /> listings. their position nationwide through the International City/County <br /> International City/County <br /> Management Association Job Management Association (ICMA). For some cities, it might make sense to at <br /> Center,Employer Overview. least advertise the position in the nearby states. LMC can assist you in <br /> National Forum for Black <br /> Public Administrators. placing notices with the municipal leagues in those states. The city may also <br /> Local Government Hispanic want to consider sending the advertisement to universities and colleges with <br /> Network. <br /> graduate degree programs in relevant fields such as public administration or <br /> public policy. Many can bring the position to the attention of alumni, as well <br /> as current students. Many cities also advertise with a focus on diversity <br /> equity and inclusion efforts by posting on job boards of state and national <br /> chapters of affiliate organizations. A few groups are linked to the left. <br /> Another decision is whether to place the advertisement in local or statewide <br /> on-line newspapers of general circulation. The disadvantage is you will <br /> likely be deluged with applications from individuals who are not really <br /> qualified, and most professional local managers will see your notice in <br /> association publications from LMC, MCMA, and others. On the positive <br /> side, there is always the possibility of finding a great candidate you might <br /> not otherwise have reached! <br /> If you use a consultant, he or she will actively recruit applicants they believe <br /> might be a good fit with your position. If you do not use a consultant, the <br /> council may want to direct staff as to specific individuals to whom they <br /> would like to send the position announcement. There is also nothing wrong <br /> with individual council members and even staff bringing the position to the <br /> attention of potential candidates. <br /> League of Minnesota Cities Information Memo: 3/7/2022 <br /> Hiring a City Manager or Administrator Toolkit Page 5 <br />