Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Discussion
SUBJECT:
Title
UPDATE AND STATUS OF CITY MANAGER SEARCH (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The City launched an executive search for the next City Manager (Attachment 1). The ideal candidate will be a visionary, strategic and high-energy leader who can work with city council, staff, and key stakeholders to achieve economic growth and improve quality of life for the community. A City Manager Executive Search Summary and Timeline were provided on January 22, 2019 (Attachment 2). An updated City Manager Executive Search Summary and Timeline is provided (Attachment 3) on the search results to date.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and DISCUSS.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
Take any action deemed appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, responsible for planning, directing, and managing all activities and operations of the City of Carson, ensuring that all public services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. The City Manager is responsible for coordinating City activities with other agencies and organizations, facilitating the development and implementation of City goals and objectives, implementing policy decisions made by the City Council, and providing highly complex administrative support to the City Council.
Currently, the City has an Acting City Manager in place, the Assistant City Manager-Economic Development.
This item is on the agenda for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of hiring a City Manager.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. City Manager Search Brochure Updated-12/10/18 (pgs. 3-6)
2. Executive Search Summary and Timeline-1/22/19 (pg. 7)
3. Executive Search Summary and Timeline-4/16/19 (pg. 8)
Prepared by: Faye Moseley, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management