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ISSUES/CHALLENGES ',::"fJ" . . A growth rate of 42% since 2000 is driving a number of community and organizational issues including, transportation, service demand, infrastructure needs, facility needs, annexation, staffing requirements, etc. . The need for a strategic plan for the organization and its staffing and technology requirements for the future. . The development of a Capital Improvement Plan and planning for a bond issue that will range from $75 - $100 million. . Communication and involvement with a bcoad range of interests in the community. IDEAL CANDIDATE .~h: . EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ~ndidates for the position will have minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political SÓence or similar field, with seven to ten years of increasingly responsible management expen nee in a comparably sized community with similar political. gcowth and business environment. Candidates should have three to five years experience as a City Manager in a comparably sized community or an Assistant Manager in a larger community. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Political Science is highly desired, as is, a proven track record of success in a rapidly growing community. Additional executive management training is also desirable. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS . Extensive knowlcdge of growth managcment principles . Demonstrated success in a growing community . Knowledgeablc of the full range of municipal se,'Vices . Excellent oral and written communication skills . Strong f,nancial management skills . Experience in intergovernmental relations . Strategic planning skills . Knowledgeable oftransportation funding . Understanding of economic development principles MANAGEMENT STYLE, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL TRAITS . Umuestionable ethics and high moral ,.haraeter . Ability to set clear objectives, allowing managers to perform while holding them accountable for results . Participative management style . Visible in the organization and community . Willing to spend time necessary to get the job done . Communicate consistent information to all Councit Members . Leadership grounded in "leading by example" . Ability to think globally and communicate a shared vision to the organization and community . Involvement in community organizations . Ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds . Ability to listen to all sides of issues before making decisions . Innovative - open to new ideas and encourages staff'to do likewise ., ., Lalu £aPOn ideal place for reJident.l looking for a Jl1Iall town environnrent with earlY acce.M to big city al1lenitieJ.