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Recruitment Profile City of Sherman City Manager Page 6 . The ability to work with and communicate effectively with all strata of the organization and all elements of the community on a fair and equitable basis, . The ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with the City Council, the gen- eral public, the business and commercial community, and development interests. . The ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads and other city employees while maintaining a high level of accountability and productivity. The City Manager should develop personnel policies and procedures which insure opportunity for the staff to advance based on their ability and track record. . The ability to anticipate problems, identify alternative courses of action, and prepare pro- active recommendations and to defend and support those recommendations before the City CounciL . The inclination to foster a teamwork environment within the municipal organization. . The inclination and ability to effectively delegate authority and responsibility while maintaining appropriate levels of accountability and operational controL . The ability to say no, when necessary, without generating hostility or ill will for the City, . A willingness to establish the required residency within the corporate limits of the City and to maintain a high degree of visibility in the community, both on and off the job. The successful candidate will have the desire to enter into a long-term relationship with the City and the community, Other required personal characteristics include: . Outstanding written and oral communications skills. . Outstanding interpersonal and "people" skills . The ability to select, organize and motivate a top-notch staff. . Initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and problem solving ability. . An understanding of the political process while avoiding personal involvement in political issues. . A visionary approach to Sherman's future. . Personal and professional integrity of the highest order, demonstrated in both his/her pub- lic and private life.