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City of Lino Lakes Page Three Along with the interviews, we will investigate the backgrounds of the most promising candidates through discreet telephone and personal reference checks. We will talk with peers and former associates of these prime candidates. It is our practice to speak directly with individuals who are, or have been, in positions to evaluate the candidates' job performance. B. Candidate Assessment The Brimeyer Group has the authorization and the ability to administer an assessment tool entitled "The DiSC Behavioral Management System" designed to assist individuals to understand their style and to assess the environment in which they operate most effectively. Prospective candidates will be provided with a questionnaire from which an extensive computer report is generated. The report is very specific and covers the following areas: 1. Internal motivation 2. Self-management strategies 3. Identification and management of conflict The City Administrator and the staff will learn insights into strengths weaknesses, and likelihood of success for each final candidate before hiring; how to best manage/work effectively with the candidate; and suggested development programs to meet and identify needs. The fee for the assessment of five candidates will be $400 with an additional fee of $85.00 for each additional candidate. C. Client Interview and Selection Process At the time we present this Progress Report, we review a schedule for interviewing of the candidates. We encourage a schedule that allows the candidates to get acquainted with the community and community leaders and visit with the staff on an informal basis. We culminate the process with individual and group interviews. Prior to the interviews we will, if desired, provide the City Administrator and any interview panel members with some helpful material on interviewing techniques and will discuss the proposed procedures to be used in the selection process including an evaluation form and a list of questions for possible use by the interviewers. Extensive material including background and reference checks will be provided on each candidate prior to the interview. If possible, all interviews will be scheduled within a period of one to two days depending upon the desire of the City Administrator. A lead consultant will be present at each interview. Selection After the interviews we will meet with the City Council and City Administrator to review the individual ratings and assist in determining the top candidate. The consultant will assist in this process to the extent requested by the City of Lino Lakes. We take responsibility for notifying all unsuccessful candidates at each stage of the process.