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<br />---.---.-- <br /> <br />APPENDIX 0 E <br />SAMPLE REFERENCE QUESTIONS FOR]OHN DOE <br /> <br />Relationship to candidate: Former State Legislator <br /> <br />1. <br /> <br />How long have you known John and under what circumstances? <br /> <br />Known for 4-5 years. Worked with him on legislation. <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />What do you consider to be his strengths as a city manager? <br /> <br />He is personable and knowledgeable. He has handled some sensitive local <br />politics well. Thinks his strengths are his knowledge of the issues and ability to <br />solve problems. He is able to stay above the fray and keep his eye on the ball. <br />His experience dealing with the military is also a plus. <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />In your opinion, how successful has he been in managing the financial affairs <br />of the city government? <br /> <br />Thinks he has done an excellent job. <br /> <br />4. <br /> <br />Does he have expertise/experience in dealing with economic development <br />issues/initiatives? How successful has he been in economic development? <br /> <br />The City works closely with the Chamber. The City has diversified the economic <br />base. The expansion of the airport is a big deal for economic development. <br /> <br />s. <br /> <br />"Vhat experience does John have with downtown redevelopment issues? Can <br />you think of any particularly successful downtown projects or activities? <br /> <br />NA. <br /> <br />6. <br /> <br />How would you evaluate John's success in carrying out the goals and <br />objectives set for him by the City Council (or his boss)? <br /> <br />As far as reference knows, he does fine. <br /> <br />7. <br /> <br />How would you rate his communications skills, both oral and written? <br />Would you consider him to be an effective representative of the City in the <br />community? <br /> <br />He has very good skills. Have seen him testify before legislative hearings and in <br />other situations. Not sure about writing skills. He is effective representative. <br /> <br />8. <br /> <br />Do you consider John to be a good listener? Why or why not? <br /> <br />He is a good listener. He is not dogmatic. He is coachable. <br /> <br />Pageo4 <br /> <br />@2004 -THE WATERS CONSULTING GROUP, INC <br /> <br />'1'1 lIS FO"-" IS I'ROPlII£1',II<\ ISH"L'L\TIOS ,C'D T'IE SOLE I"""'ERIY OF weG, ISc. <br />'n liS FL"'-" IS SOl'll> BE "£I'RODL'CED fOil ,C" RF-"'-" \HmOUnl'E "1IIn'" I'EIL""""S OF wee, IS". <br />