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Councilmember Backous agreed that Option 4 should not be considered. He stated support for <br />Option 3, noting one of the strategic goals was to be more inclusive with Boards and <br />Commissions and respect their time, expertise, and input. <br />Councilmember Kuzma agreed that Option 4 was not a good option. He agreed with <br />Councilmember Backous and supported Option 3 since it includes more people and provides <br />flexibility. <br />Chairperson Tossey stated Options 2 or 3 would be his preference. He stated as Chair of the <br />Personnel Committee, he had no idea that Councilmembers were participating in the Economic <br />Development Manager interviews. In addition, Mayor Strommen knew nothing about it. <br />Chairperson Tossey stated the communication aspect needs to be improved so the Mayor and <br />Personnel Committee Chair are aware of what is going on. He noted, with the last case (the <br />recent Economic Development Manager interviews), one could make a case that all on the City <br />Council had a stake in who was hired to run the City's economic development. <br />Councilmember Backous asked how to select which Councilmember would serve on the <br />Interview Panel. <br />City Administrator Ulrich accepted responsibility to the lack of communication relating to the <br />last issue and agreed it would be helpful to have an adopted policy. He suggested the matter <br />come before the Personnel Committee or full City Council to determine who should be selected <br />for the Interview Panel. <br />Councilmember Backous agreed it is important to make it not mandatory as some Committee <br />chairs may not be interested but he would support extending the offer. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher stated the City has to be cautious of the Open Meeting Law <br />and it was brought to her attention by the League that many times people being interviewed do <br />not want their current employer to know, which becomes awkward if the interview occurs during <br />an open meeting. <br />Chairperson Tossey noted once a finalist, the applicant's name becomes public. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher explained that after the person is considered a finalist <br />(following second interview if two are held) then their name is public but other information is <br />redacted and not made public. She stated she will write a resolution for Option 3 that will be <br />considered by the City Council at its June 11, 2013 meeting. <br />It was the consensus of the Personnel Committee to recommend that the City Council adopt a <br />Resolution to approve a policy regarding non -employee interview panel participation. <br />COMMITTEE INPUT <br />None. <br />Personnel Committee / May 28, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />