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-4- <br /> • <br /> * Possess experience in strategic planning with an inclination to look toward future needs and <br /> issues. <br /> * Have an understanding of the operation of a municipal liquor department and the <br /> accompanying financial implications to the City. <br /> * Be actively involved in civic groups, the League of Minnesota Cities, and professional <br /> management organizations. <br /> * Have a good personnel orientation with experience in union and non-union negotiations. <br /> * Have some knowledge of computer hardware. <br /> Management Capabilities <br /> * Recognize the City Manager position is highly visible within the community. Be accessible <br /> to the public and strive to keep the community informed of the activities of City Hall. <br /> * Be comfortable in performing a public relations role for the City and serve as a liaison <br /> between the City and the business community. <br /> * Take a "hands-on" management approach with staff. Provide guidance to Department <br /> Heads without interference in daily tasks. Advise. train, and support staff. <br /> * Hold regular staff meetings and keep Department Heads apprised of directives and issues. <br /> * Maintain good staff relations. Assist staff in setting and reaching goals and provide ways <br /> to measure results and recognize improvement. <br /> * Utilize a one-on-one approach to coordinating activities and exchanging information with <br /> City Council members. Be responsive to Council requests and creative in bringing new <br /> ideas to Council. <br /> * Serve.as liaison betwe=,City Council and staff. Promote understanding and facilitate flow, <br /> of information between City Council and staff. <br /> * Be an effective listener. <br /> * Be a self starter. <br /> ` Take an imaginative approach to developing solutions to problems. <br /> 901d £2£6i6L Ol ' ' 'Ql'1' 'S31ti1OOSSU N-18 WONd 6i:9Z " V66Z-SZ-8dW <br />