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City of Hugo, Minnesota Page | 2 2. Understanding and approach The recruitment will be national and inclusive in nature, with a candidate pool of diverse, experienced and talented individuals. Our understanding of Hugo’s needs We understand the City of Hugo is looking for a timely, effective, efficient, responsive, well-managed and thorough search process to recruit and identify highly qualified candidates for your next Finance Director. Baker Tilly will work with the City Administrator, City staff and other designated stakeholders to understand the desired qualities and professional capabilities that are most important to your organization for this recruitment. This information helps us present the City of Hugo and the vacancy to well-regarded candidates, emphasizing the opportunities for leadership and professional growth as well as presenting Hugo as a vibrant and thriving community in which to live and work. We recognize that there is significant competition for experienced local government managers today. For this reason, we work with you to develop a recruitment strategy that includes an aggressive marketing, recruiting and candidate outreach campaign. As you know, a successful recruitment often depends upon the ability to reach successful executives who may not necessarily be in search of new employment opportunities. Thus, we use existing resources to inform and encourage qualified professionals to apply for opportunities with your organization. We believe that these efforts are critical to ensuring that the City receives a qualified candidate pool. Baker Tilly manages and tracks applicant information and provides regular communications, updating the applicants on the status of the recruitment. Our communications are always professional and respectful. We take pride in our ability to provide the City with comprehensive information about each candidate we present, expanding beyond applications and resumes, to better understand their professional experience, the leadership and management style they will bring to your organization, and their motivation for pursuing this career opportunity. We also assist you in the preparation of interview questions, interview day scheduling, planning and structuring as needed. Additionally, we are available to you and present throughout each interview session and are able to facilitate your deliberations and negotiations with the top candidate. Recruitment solutions during the Covid-19 Pandemic In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Baker Tilly executive recruitment team co- leaders will work closely with Hugo’s designated point of contact to develop alternative methods to complete all aspects of our established search processes using existing technologies and ensure the overall safety of all involved, which may include virtual or telephonic meetings, interviews, or conversations.