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City of Paris, Texas page 3 5. Screen all applications received, matching all Applicants' credentials with the specific criteria qualifications stated in the Recruitment Profile. 6. Interview prospective Final Candidates and make background inquiries and reference checks with current and past employers and verify claimed educational achievement. 7. Present a written report on applications received for the position, including résumés and background infonnation on those individuals considered to be most qualified and best suited for the position, recommending approximately 8 - 10 such persons for personal interview consideration. 8. Facilitate the selection of Candidates to be invited for personal interview and appointment consideration; we recommend that no fewer than five Candidates be interviewed. 9. Arrange for additional background inquiries of Candidates selected for interview, to include criminal court, credit, and motor vehicle records checks and print media searches, as desired. 10. Provide, if desired, personality "type" profiles of the Finalist Candidates utilizing the recognized Myers-Briggs Type Indicator@ (MET!@) Test and analysis. The MBT! results provide a means to assist Ci ty Officials in making distinctions and understanding differences of management and personal style among Candidates. The MET! has been employed by a wide variety of users in business, government, and training services for 40 years as a recognized tool to assist organizations to appreciate the differences of individuals and their approaches to work and interaction. MET! results are also used in organizations to help understand and adapt to different management styles and approaches to work methods, assist in making the most of human resources, and facilitate more effective communications with peers, employees, and supervisors, 11. Prepare interview questions and procedure for use by the City's Interview Panel, developing a process which will ensure that the same questions are asked of each Candidate and that each interview is thoroughly and consistently evaluated. 12. Coordinate arrangements for Candidates' travel to Paris for interviews, be present during interview sessions to facilitate effective discussion and deliberation toward the City's selection of a Final Candidate, and also assist in employment negotiation between the Final Candidate and City Officials, as desired, 13, Notify all Applicants of the final appointment action by City Officials, including professional background infonnation on the successful Candidate. Timing We are prepared to undertake your assignment in a timely manner. The Recruitment Profile will be submitted for review and approval promptly following our on-site interviews of Paris Officials and Staff. We would be in a position to recommend Candidates for personal interview consideration within 60 days following approval of the Recruitment Profile. Personal interview of Candidates could be conducted approximately ten days following the selection of Candidates for interview. Overall, the recruitment process-from the beginning to the date of appointment of a Candidate-should take no more than 90 days, .