City of Two Rivers - City Manager Assessment

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON A NEW CITY MANAGER

The City is gearing up for recruitment and selection of a new City Manager. The City Council is being assisted in that process by a professional consulting firm, Public Administration Associates, which has extensive experience in executive recruitment for local governments in Wisconsin.

As part of the process, the City Manager Search and Selection Committee is encouraging input from members of the community, regarding:
--Desired professional experience for candidates
--Desired personal characteristics for candidates
--What are the biggest challenges or opportunities facing Two Rivers?

Your responses to the questions below will be tallied along with those of other community respondents, and provided to the Search/Selection Committee and the City's consultant.

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* 1. Please identify up to five important areas of experience that the next Two Rivers City Manager should possess.

Budget Development and Management

Capital Improvement Planning and Execution

Commercial Development/Redevelopment

Community Engagement

Community Growth Management

Community Planning (incl. Land Use and Zoning)

Community Marketing

Contract Management

Downtown Development/Redevelopment

Elections

Economic Development

Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability

Governmental Accounting

Grant Writing (County, State and Federal)

Human Resources (Pay, Performance and General Personnel Management)

Information Technology/Social Media

Intergovernmental Relations

Legal

Organizational Change and Development

Parks/Open Space/Trail Development

Project Management

Public Safety

Public Works and Engineering Management

Strategic Community Planning

Utilities Management

Tourism Development/Promotion

Waterfront Development

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please indicate up to five important personal qualities that the next Two Rivers City Manager should possess.

Collaborative Style in Carrying out Governing Body Policies

Conflict Resolution/Negotiation Skills

Dynamic Leadership Skills

Emotional Intelligence

History of Stable Tenures in Previous Positions

Humility

Innovative (Thinks Outside the Box)

Integrity (Personal and Professional)

International City/County Manager Certification (ICMA-CM)

Listening Skills (Seeking to Understand rather than Respond)

Open and Positive Communication Skills (Public Marketing and Relations)

Strong Work Ethic (Commitment to Public Service)

Team Builder and Leader in Addressing Community Issues/Problems

Verifiable Record of Organizational Accomplishments in Past Employment

Vision (Ability to See the Big Picture and Lead Organization Forward)

Works Harmoniously with Elected Officials (including other governmental entities)

Other (please specify)

City of Two Rivers - City Manager Assessment

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* 1. Please identify up to five important areas of experience that the next Two Rivers City Manager should possess.

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* 2. Please indicate up to five important personal qualities that the next Two Rivers City Manager should possess.

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* 3. Additional Comments

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* 4. Please list the top five challenges or opportunities (in your opinion) for the next Two Rivers City Manager.