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2. Understanding and approach City of Hugo, Minnesota Page | 13 Benefits to Hugo Selecting Baker Tilly to conduct your executive recruitment provides you with the following benefits: Comprehensive and structured process Our process is comprehensive and seamless, reflecting our years of interaction with local government employers and prospective candidates. Transparency Baker Tilly comes to the City of Hugo without having any preconceived notions or expectations about the City and prospective candidates. The Baker Tilly team works closely with the City to make sure the process is transparent. Confidentiality Prospective candidates know that their application will be kept confidential, allowing them to express interest in the Finance Director position without jeopardizing their current employment. Our reputation for ensuring candidate confidentiality as permitted by state and local law means that the City can count on maximizing the number of qualified candidates interested in the position. Candidate recruitment Baker Tilly actively recruits qualified candidates, drawing from our extensive personal and professional connections with capable individuals around the state, region and nation and assuring the City of Hugo of its access to established managers and rising stars. The ability to widely recruit for prospective candidates is one of the primary benefits of using Baker Tilly. Focused use of the Hugo’s time Baker Tilly’s comprehensive process incorporates the active participation of designated City staff members at key steps in the process. Our process keeps decision makers fully advised and informed of all aspects of the process without requiring them to expend large amounts of time on the recruitment process or to put aside other pressing issues facing the City. Minimize staff disruption Baker Tilly’s search process also minimizes disruptions to Hugo’s staff, some of whom may have additional duties in this time of transition. Because conducting a thorough recruitment can be time- consuming, Baker Tilly’s involvement allows staff to stay focused on their primary and assigned functions. Thorough evaluation of candidates The City of Hugo seeks a Finance Director of sound professional and personal character. Baker Tilly’s process includes a thorough evaluation of the final candidates, including detailed information from references and a careful review of background records.