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2. Understanding and approach City of St. Anthony Village Page | 6 Our proven process includes the following five major tasks: 1. Recruitment brochure development and advertising – We schedule and meet with your City’s elected officials, appointed management team members and key stakeholders, as requested, to understand your desired needs, strategic directions, overall candidate expectations and to develop a candidate profile 2. Execution of recruitment strategy and identification of quality candidates – Using the approved profile, we develop a colorful, appealing brochure and embark on a national or regional targeted recruitment campaign – Additionally, we simultaneously launch a direct applicant outreach campaign targeting eligible prospects identified via our extensive searchable applicant database – Using our proprietary applicant tracking system, we communicate and update applicants on key processes and corresponding search progress 3. Screening of applications, recommendation of semi-finalists and selection of finalists – Once we identify the most promising applicants, we ask them to complete our due diligence questionnaire and a candidate questionnaire while the project team conducts a comprehensive web and social media scan to elicit information that could be relevant to employment – These applicants also complete a recorded, one-way video interview of selected questions designed to secure a different perspective on the applicant’s overall qualifications – We provide you with a Semi-Finalists Report of the top candidates, which includes resumes, cover letters and due diligence questionnaire responses – Selected finalists complete a management and leadership style and strengths assessment (personality and behavior analysis) to provide us with important information about their styles, temperament, preference, etc. 4. Conducting background checks (criminal, civil, credit and driving record), reference checks and academic verifications – Background records checks and academic verification – References 5. Final interview process – Once your City Council identifies its top 3-5 finalists, we work with you and the finalists to coordinate all aspects of the interview process – Employment offer – assistance and feedback Recruitment approach Task I. Recruitment brochure development and advertising The development of a comprehensive recruitment brochure that includes a profile of the ideal candidate is an important first step in your recruitment process. This profile includes the required academic training, professional experience, leadership, management and personal characteristics related to the success of the candidate in the position of City Manager. The recruitment brochure will also include a profile that captures the essence of the City of St. Anthony Village as a highly attractive venue for the successful candidate to live and work. To prepare the recruitment brochure, a project team will meet with the Mayor, City Council and designated staff to discuss the required background, professional experience, and management and leadership characteristics for your City Manager. We meet individually