Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/12/2022

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CC Work Session 2. 3. Meeting Date: 07/12/2022 Information Title: Discuss the Community Development Director Interview Panels Purpose/Background: The purpose of this discussion is to consider the make-up of an effective and efficient interview panel for the vacant Community Development Director position. Section 6.2.2 of the Charter states: "The city council shall by resolution hireor remove heads of departments,and such other future officers and personnel as may be required to operate the city efficiently. The council shall determine the qualifications thereof and prescribe the duties to be performed by each, except as otherwise prescribed in this Charter." Among many other key roles,this position serves as the department director over three staff liaisons (to the EDA, EPB and Planning Commission). As such,the City Council may want to consider including the Commission Chairs or other representative for each commission in one or both of the interview panels. Additionally, staff is looking for the City Council's feedback on their desired role in the interview process. Staff suggests that two rounds of interviews take place during regular daytime business hours. It is very likely that not all the individuals listed below will be available. First Interview Panel Members City Administrator Administrative Services Director 2 Department Heads 3 C.D. Division Managers Up to 3 Commission Chairs or other representative Second Interview PanelMembers City Administrator Administrative Services Director Finance Director Interim Public Works Director Fire Chief Police Chief 3 C.D. Division Managers Up to 3 Commission Chairs or other representative First Interviews are planned for the week of August 1 st and second Interviews are planned for the week of August 15th. Staff suggests following our normal selection process of scoring applications, determining a logical cut point (if needed), and interviewing applicants within that range. If members of the Council would like to review the applications in the human resources office after the closing date,this can be arranged with the Administrative Services Director. Recruitment Process/Hiring Timeline: Staff is currently conducting an external, open-competitive recruitment; the application period is June 28 through July 24, 2022, and the position has been advertised locally and nationally. Staff will conduct the normal pre-employment background checks,professional reference checks and the leadership assessment(s)which will be