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-8- <br />Position Profile <br />Little Canada <br />Leadership / Personal Qualities <br />* firm, but fair -- good with people; <br />* ability to recognize the sensitivity of the transition to a new form of government; <br />* possess a tempered, aggressive approach to implementing a City Administrator position; <br />* committed to bringing the City together in the new position; <br />* possess a high degree of patience as Council, staff and citizens adjust and transition <br />to a revised governmental structure; <br />* willing to take over administrative functions without becoming a threat to Council <br />and staff; <br />* good public relations skills; <br />* be organized, efficient; <br />* good communication skills; <br />* recognize final decision rests with the City Council; <br />* dedicated to promoting a teamwork approach among Council, administration and staff. <br />Management Capabilities <br />* monitor the daily work product and office activities of City staff; <br />* possess good supervisory skills; <br />* ability to positively motivate employees; <br />* establish a goal setting orientation among City employees; <br />* act as a liaison to the County Sheriff to provide police services; <br />* possess good communication skills: <br />- provide timely information to the Council with recommendations; <br />- communicate policy issues through regular staff meetings and individual <br />counseling; <br />- be sensitive to resolving legitimate concerns of residents and customers. <br />* develop a system to provide accurate and complete information to residents as well as <br />a system for timely resolution of concerns; <br />* consult with staff on relevant issues; <br />* make major effort to relieve City Council of day -to -day activities or concerns; <br />* be aware of new ideas beneficial to the community and bring to Council's attention; <br />* be cognizant of the final decision- making authority of the City Council; <br />* prepare written reports for the Council with recommendations for solutions; <br />* recognize the restraints of working with a small staff and the need to coordinate the <br />work effort of a variety of consultants; <br />* be willing to be a "hands -on" manager while providing supervision; <br />* remain in contact with various constituencies, i.e. Fire Department, Recreation <br />Association, neighborhood groups, sociat contacts. <br />PAGE 8 <br />