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City of Little Canada: City Administrator Search Proposal Step 1: Information Gathering Step 2: Development of Position Profile Step 3: Advertisement and Recruitment DDA will comprehensively advertise the position and make direct contact with possible candidates who are not active job seekers. Some of the places the position will be advertised include: League of Minnesota Cities, International City/County Management Association, Minnesota Association of City/ County Managers, Association of Minnesota Counties, LinkedIn, and municipal associations in Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In addition, the posting will be shared with professional networks through Minnesota State University Mankato, Hamline University, St. Cloud State University, and the University of Minnesota. Other local advertising will be done as per direction from the City. Regular communication with candidates will occur throughout the process. The simple DDA online application process will be used unless the City prefers to use an existing City methodology. Step 4: Initial Screening and Review Pr ocess Details DDA will gather and assemble background information pertaining to the City and position. In addition, Liza will meet individually with all Council members to discuss candidate attributes, experience, and other important qualifications. A group meeting with senior staff will also take place if requested. At the same time, the job description will be reviewed and, if needed, we will gather relevant comparative salary information for consideration by the Council. We will quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization, community, and position. Based on the information received from the City Council and others, DDA will develop a professional position profile that is customized to present the City of Little Canada in the most positive manner and provides prospective candidates with meaningful information. A draft will be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval prior to advertising. A sample profile is attached for your review. DDA will complete a comprehensive analysis of every application received and determine approximately 10-12 semifinalists based on job related criteria. Each semifinalist will complete a video interview and a work related personality index. About one week prior to the selecting finalists for interviews, the video interview, personality index, cover letter, and resume from each of the 10-12 semifinalists will be made available to the Council for viewing. This will allow the Council ample time to comprehensively review candidates prior to determining who to bring in the for the final interviews. After the Council selects finalists, those not selected as finalists will be notified by DDA.