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From: Price, Cally e
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 2:28 PM
To: Cawley, Micah; Coffey, Kathy
Cc: Morales, Michael; Zais, Dick i ;
Subject: Suggested Candidate Questionnaire for City Manager Position
Mayor and Assistant Mayor,
Following our discussion at lunch, I wanted td provide you with a sample list of
questions you might wish to consider as an additional screening tool for the finalists for
the Yakima City Manager position. This is a customary screening tool which can give
you additional background and insight on theandidates you may be interviewing for
the position. A response to these questions ;would normally be limited to 1500 words or
less. I strongly recommend that you and the Council consider obtaining this additional
background information in your review of final ±candidates for the City Manager position.
Feel free to discuss these questions with your, colleagues on the Council or Colin
Baenziger.
1. What is the size of the municipal operating and capital budgets you have
managed and where? Describe your experience in budget preparation, control,
management, and audit accountabilityi Include examples of specific efficiencies, .
reorganizations, and other cost savingfineasures which have been implemented
by you in response to budget shortfallslin the cities in which you have worked.
2. What is the largest number of employees you have managed and where?
Explain the diversity of city operations IIihat this would encompass.
3. Describe your community and econo development experience. Please
include examples of economic development projects you have initiated in your
community including any successful public- private partnerships you have
established or created.
4. Describe your experience in collective bargaining including labor negotiations
with public interest groups which haves binding interest arbitration. What success
have you had in obtaining labor concessions and cost restraint on labor
settlements?
5. Describe your philosophy and experience in policy development process as
contrasted with the City Council's role[as a governing body that sets policy.
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6. Describe your management style and iexperience in developing and
implementing programs that foster an 'environment of positive team oriented
employees and excellent customer services to citizens. How would your
employees /subordinates describe youas a manager?
7. Describe you experience in dealing With gangs and efforts you have participated
in to reduce crime in your community and improve public safety for citizens and
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8. Describe your experience in commuri,ity relations, and establishing good
relationships with business interests, neighborhood groups, residents and other
stakeholders.
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9. Why are you interested in becom Y akim a ' s next City Manager and how does this position fit in
with your overall goals? Do you have any unusual personal considerations that need to be resolved
before you accept this position?
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10. Describe your experience in intergovernmental relationslat the local, state and federal levels and any
successful lobbying efforts you have participated in.
11. What is your philosophy regarding risk! taking as a public manager? Have you ever been sued by an
employer or employee in your personal! or professional capacity? If so, please explain.
12. What is your current salary/compensation package?
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