17 - Executive Search FirmItem No. 17
memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager & Finance Director
SUBJECT: EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS
DATE: August 22, 2019
BACKGROUND: The City Manager resigned his position effective August 19, 2019.
STATUS OF ISSUE: Subsequent to the City Manager's resignation, the City Council has
appointed an Interim City Manager. The next step will be for the City Council to authorize staff
to prepare and publish a request for proposals for executive search & selection services.
BUDGET: Fees vary somewhat between firms, so cost will be determined at the time of
selection.
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to direct staff to obtain information and provide a
recommendation for an executive search firm or other firm to assist in the selection of a city
manager and/or an interim city manager,