Kalamazoo City Attorney Search The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of seeking a new City Attorney (who will be appointed by the City Commissioners). It is important to the City Commission that the community provide input on what type of character traits are important to them with our next City Attorney. Question Title * What traits or skills are important to you? (Please pick your top 5) Management skills (Office of the City Attorney staff) Ability to create an environment of diversity, equity & inclusion in their office and decisions Prioritizing our Code of Ordinance Review (Decriminalization, outdated, duplicative laws) Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Knowledge of the Open Meetings Act (OMA) Knowledge of Michigan municipal law Familiarity with the City of Kalamazoo and our municipal form of government Ability to help non-legal audiences understand legal work Ability to multitask many projects and priorities Fair and impartial Willingness to educate staff and community Strong communicator Collaborative nature Level temperament Trustworthy Respectful Integrity Acceptance of all people Compassionate Proactive Organized Transparent Other (please specify) Question Title * Please provide any other comments you feel would be helpful. Done