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City of Lino Lakes Page Two A great deal of emphasis is placed on this critical specification analysis stage to determine the position content and the environment. Without this information, it is difficult to determine how potential candidates will affect the City of Lino Lakes's plans and organizational team. Prior to meeting with these individuals we will supply an Ideal Candidate Profile Survey to assist the interviewees in assembling their ideas on what should be included in the Position Profile. During the meeting with the City Administrator and staff, agreement will be reached concerning the number of qualified candidates that will be interviewed before making a final decision. B. Recruit Candidates and Place Announcements After the Profile is approved, we will conduct a comprehensive program to contact sources and identify suitable candidates. In addition to announcing the position in the appropriate professional and trade journals, we will identify potential candidates through personal contacts with public sector professionals and other members of similar organizations. We will use our research staff to identify comparable organizations from which key individuals can be contacted. For some of our assignments, we are able to identify candidates from similar assignments who may be appropriate for this position. Based on the sources available to us, we will identify specific individuals with established patterns of accomplishment, contributions, and success. C. Review Resumes, Screen Candidates, Progress Report Numerous prospective candidates will be screened against the Position Profile. An initial confidential phone contact will be made to promising candidates to determine their match with the Position Profile, suitability, and interest. After our research and sourcing is completed, several qualified candidates emerge for evaluation and comparison. Following the screening and evaluation, we will prepare a Progress Report which will provide a list of 8-10 candidates who have been judged to meet or exceed the requirements of the position. This Progress Report will provide specific information on the individual's educational and work history; accomplishments and growth potential; and strengths and possible limitations. We will personally deliver and review these reports with the City Administrator and the City Council. On the basis of this review, 4-6 candidates will be selected for further consideration. PHASE II A. Candidate Evaluation and Interviews; Background Checks If necessary, more thorough, intensive, one-on-one interviews will be conducted with the leading candidates by our staff. During these interviews, the consultant will further assess the individual's qualifications, accomplishments and suitability for the City of Lino Lakes's position and address any specific questions or issues resulting from the review of the Progress Report.