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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: August 17, 2004
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Jim O'Neill
Rick DeLaCastro
SUBJECT
Resolution 2004-098 Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with an Executive Search Firm.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds will come from the 2004 City Manager Budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At Council's July 6,2004 meeting Resolution 2004-084 was adopted setting forth the process to be
used in the City Manager search process. Interviews were conducted with the following firms:
Gerry Plock Associates, Mercer Group Inc., Slavin Management Consultants and Bennett Yarger
Associates.
The Committee conducted its interviews on August 6, 2004, in accordance with the City's
purchasing policies and procedures. As a part of this process,the Committee scored each firm based
on its presentation and on answers to Committee questions. The highest ranked firm being
recommended is Slavin Management Consultants.
BACKGROUND
Staff solicited proposals from executive search firms nationwide. Eleven firms responded with
proposals. Staff reviewed the proposals based on the Purchasing Division's standards criteria. As
a result of this scoring process, four firms were selected for interview.
The firms were interviewed by a committee composed of Jim O'Neill, Wendy Williams, Rick
DeLaCastro,Wynette Cerciello,Diane Jones and Councilmembers Tharp and Weitkunat on Friday
August 6, 2004. Each firm presented its qualifications and proposal. The Committee then asked
questions of the firms. The Committee's recommendation to the Council is based on the highest
score which resulted form the interview process.
RESOLUTION 2004-098
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2004-084 on July 6, 2004 establishing
a process for the recruitment and selection of a City Manager, including hiring an executive
search firm to assist the Council in the process; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division issued a Request for Proposals from executive
search firms for the performance of these professional services; and
WHEREAS, eleven proposals were received and reviewed by three staff members, in
compliance with the City's purchasing policies; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommended four search firms for interviews with the interview
panel consisting of staff and Council Members Tharp and Weitkunat; and
WHEREAS, interviews with the search firms were conducted on August 6, 2004 by the
Committee and each firm was scored by the members of the interview panel in accordance with
the City's purchasing procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended Slavin Management Consultants as the
highest scoring executive search firm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a professional
services agreement with Slavin Management Consultants for executive search services, said
services to be performed at a cost of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-
FIVE DOLLARS ($13,675) for professional fees, with authorized expenses of the search firm
not to exceed SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($6,878).
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held
this 17th day of August, A.D. 2004
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Executive Search Proposal
for
CITY MANAGER
Prepared by Robert E. Slavin on July 6, 2004
SLAVIN GEMENT
C0NSUI4TANTS
Home Office
3040 Holcomb Bridge Rd . Suite B-1 • Norcross, Georgia 30071 • (770) 449-4656 • FAX (770) 416-0848 • E-mail : slavin@bellsouth. net
With an office in Ann Arbor and affiliates in Dallas and Hartford
SI AVIN OGEMENI
CONSU LTA NTS
July 6 , 2004
Mr. James B . O ' Neill 11 , CPPO
City of Fort Collins
Purchasing Division
215 North Mason St . , 2nd Floor
Fort Collins , Colorado 80524
Re : Executive Recruitment Services for City Manager
Dear Mr. O " Neill :
Slavin Management Consultants (SMC ) is pleased to submit this proposal to conduct an executive search for the next City
Manager of Fort Collins . The purpose of this project is to help the City Council ( Council ) to develop and agree to a
comprehensive position profile for City Manager and then to identify , recruit and present outstanding candidates who meet
these criteria . Once the profile has been developed and approved by the Council , we will have no difficulty identifying quality
prospective candidates and becoming immediately productive . It is normal for a City Manager search to take between sixty
and ninety days to complete .
As a high quality, independent management consulting firm , Slavin Management Consultants is most capable and interested
in providing these services to the City . This proposal commits the highest level of our firm 's resources . I will manage and
serve as the primary consultant for this critical project. I am the owner and president of SMC and am among the most
experienced recruiters of governmental managers in the nation . I have a strong and proven commitment to providing
exceptional recruitment services to public agencies and have received many accolades supporting this work. / have the
authority to bind the corporation. Ms . Jill Pylant, Mr. David Hunscher and Ms . Josie Johnson will assist with the project. All are
highly experienced human resources consultants . We are currently conducting six searches of which two are near completion .
We have placed local government executives in Colorado and in all regions of the United States . We are exceptionally
well qualified to help Fort Collins with this work . Our Colorado experience includes executive search and /or human
resources consulting projects for the Adams County Schools , Chaffee County , Eagle County , Gunnison County , La Plata
County, Mesa County and the cities of Aurora , Lakewood , Northglenn , Pueblo , and Thornton . We have included a client
list as an exhibit with this proposal .
SMC is a national firm , strategically based in Norcross , Georgia for easy access to Atlanta 's Hartsfield/Jackson International
Airport - the world 's busiest airport. We have an office in Ann Arbor, MI and affiliates in Dallas , TX and Hartford , CT .
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal . We look forward to working with the City of Fort Collins on this highly
challenging and very important assignment. If you have questions concerning this proposal , please contact me at ( 770 ) 449-
4656 .
Very truly yours ,
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Robert E . Slavin
President
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3040 Holcomb Bridge Road • Suite B1 • Norcross, GA 30071 • (770) 449 -4656 • FAX : (770) 416 -0848 • e-mail : slavin@bellsouth . net
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About Fort Collins , Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About Slavin Management Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PROJECT SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Define Position Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Identify Qualified Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Evaluate Prospective Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preliminary Screening and Progress Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Selection and Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
In -depth Screening and Final Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Establish Evaluation Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Follow-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PROJECT SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
QUALIFICATIONS AND STAFFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A . Firm Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B . Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Robert E . Slavin , President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Jill T . Pylant, SMC Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
David G . Hunscher , Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Josie Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GUARANTEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FEE STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Professional Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
EXHIBITS
Pro Forma Invoice
Clients
References
EEO Statement
Minority and Female Placements
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
About Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins was founded as a military fort in 1864 and incorporated as a town in 1873 . Now , Fort Collins is
a community of 130 , 000 residents with a full service , home rule Council/Manager government . The Council
is made up of six district council members who are elected on a nonpartisan basis for a four-year term and
a Mayor who is elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis for a two-year term .
The City is rapidly urbanizing community which operates under a comprehensive development plan and is a
full-service city . Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and an outstanding public school system .
The City employs about 1 , 500 employees .
About Slavin Management Consultants
Slavin Management Consultants ( SMC ) has completed many city/county manager searches over the years .
We have significant local government recruitment experience in the Colorado and all regions of the United
States .
We use a " critical path " search process which allows our clients to focus attention on the selection process
rather than on identifying , recruiting , screening and evaluating candidates . We understand that each client's
need for key executives is different and that there is no " best" person for all situations . The best prospects
are typically happily employed and not responding to advertisements . These people need to be found and
encouraged to become candidates . They are understandably reluctant to apply for positions when their in -
terest could become a matter of public information prior to being assured that the City of Fort Collins is
interested in their candidacy. Our approach to this assignment will reflect the unique qualities of the City of
Fort Collins . It will honor the interests of candidates to the extent possible under Colorado law .
This proposal provides an indexed and easily usable document for the City to assess the qualifications of
Slavin Management Consultants to handle this critical work . It contains the following sections : a Table of
Contents , Executive Summary , Project Summary , Project Schedule , Firm Qualifications and Staffing ,
Guarantees , Fee Structure , and an Agreement for Services . We constructed the Fee Structure to illustrate
the professional time and cost of each major phase of the project . Exhibits include a sample invoice , a client
list , references , our EEO /AA statement and a listing of women and minorities who we have helped place .
In considering our proposal we point out several factors about our firm and our approach that will be of
significant benefit to the City:
• We are results oriented . Once the recruitment profile is approved , we " lock " into the criteria
established and carefully identify , recruit and evaluate candidates who meet your criteria . We do
not simply bring forward candidates whom we may already know .
• Our key staff members have extensive experience in conducting executive searches for the public
sector throughout the nation .
• We are committed to complete client satisfaction . Our successful placement-oriented approach will
ensure that the project work is practical , realistic , timely and that it has the full commitment and
support of the City Council so that a successful placement will be facilitated .
• We use discount airfares and leverage trips between clients whenever possible to reduce expenses
to our clients .
• We are leaders in the field of executive search in the public sector and our methodologies are state-
of-the -art . We can address all aspects of your assignment .
• Every search that we have conducted has resulted in a selection from our recommended group of
candidates . Our experience includes large and small organizations , and chief executives and
subordinate level positions . More than 95 % of our placements have remained in our client's positions
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for more than five years .
• Our style is interactive . That is , we strive to build a partnership with our clients .
• We are experts in EEO /AA recruitment . Approximately 25 % of our placements are women and /or
m inorities .
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PROJECT SUMMARY
We recommend a five -step process as follows :
• Define job qualifications and requirements for the position
-- the " Recruitment Profile . "
• Identify and recruit qualified candidates .
• Evaluate prospective candidates .
• Make recommendations , help in selection and facilitate employment .
• Establish evaluation criteria and follow-up .
Each step of this process is described below .
A . Define Position Profile
We will meet with the Mayor and City Council members individually and collectively and with staff ( if the City
Council wishes ) to learn the City's needs , focus and requirements such as experience , education and training
as well as preferred management style and personal traits . In developing the recruitment profile , we will
spend a considerable amount of time at the beginning of the process in Fort Collins to gather additional
information about the City and to ascertain , the unique challenges of the job and the general environment
within which the position functions .
Once we have gained the necessary information , we will prepare a draft recruitment profile and review it with
the City Council to arrive at a general agreement regarding the specifications for the position . The final profile
will include information about the Larimer County region , the City of Fort Collins , the City government , major
issues to be faced , the position and the selection criteria established .
B . Identify Qualified Candidates
We will first review our database to find those candidates whom we may already know and /or already have
on file who may meet your specifications . Although the above process is valuable , we will rely most heavily
on our own contacts in related fields and on our own experience . In other words , through " networking , " we
will conduct a professional search for the best-qualified candidates and invite them to apply for the position .
In this effort , we utilize appropriate professional organizations , our established contacts , and our knowledge
of quality jurisdictions and their employees .
We will prepare and place advertisements in professional publications . We will acknowledge all resumes
received and thoroughly screen all potential candidates .
C. Evaluate Prospective Candidates
Preliminary Screening and Progress Report
Criteria for the preliminary screening will be contained in the approved " Recruitment Profile . " They may
include such items as education , technical knowledge , experience , accomplishments , management style ,
personal traits , etc . Screening of candidates against those criteria will be based on data contained in the
resume and other data provided by the candidates and on our knowledge of the organizations in which they
work . At this stage , each must meet the minimum qualifications specified in the Recruitment Profile .
We requestthatall candidates provide us , in writing , substantial information about their accomplishments and
their management style and philosophy. This information is verified and , at the City's option , may be further
tested by having the finalists respond to a supplemental questionnaire and /or complete management and
leadership style inventories . We interpret these instruments for the City as well .
We will meet with the City Council to provide a progress report on a number of semifinalist candidates . These
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individuals will be top prospects who clearly meet the City's specifications for the position . With guidance from
the City Council , we will narrow the semifinalist candidate group on the basis of refined criteria . During this
meeting we will determine City's expectations relative to interview questions that we will write as well as the
candidate rating and scoring processes which will be included in our final report .
D . Selection and Employment
In -depth Screening and Final Report
At this point, we will interview those semifinalist candidates whom the City has the greatest interest in . Proper
"fit" is as important as technical ability. We assess both . In order to better assess candidates ' management
style and interpersonal characteristics , we personally interview each in his or her present work environment .
We will closely examine each candidate 's experience , qualifications , achievements , management style and
interpersonal skills in view of the selection criteria and our professional expertise in evaluating the quality of
such qualifications , skills and achievements .
We conduct in -depth background checks on those individuals who continue to demonstrate their overall
suitability for the position . Included are detailed and extensive reference checks which cover a minimum
period of ten years . In conducting these , it is our practice to speak directly to individuals who are now or have
been in positions to evaluate the candidate 's job performance . We ask each candidate to provide us with a
large number of references . We then network these references to other persons who know the candidate .
In this way, we thoroughly evaluate each candidate . These references and evaluations are combined to
provide frank and objective appraisals of the top candidates .
As part of our evaluation process we conduct credit checks and verify undergraduate and graduate college
degrees . We also conduct criminal history , civil court records and driving record checks . At the City's option ,
we can arrange for assessment centers and/or psychological (or similar) testing of the candidates . (These
optional items will result in extra cost . )
We will then meet with the City Council to present a group of well -qualified finalist candidates for interviews
in Fort Collins . These final candidates will not be ranked because , at this point, they will all be qualified and
it will then be a matter of chemistry between the candidates and the City Council that should produce the final
selection decision .
Our final report will be presented in a meeting with the City Council . This written report is a comprehensive
document. It contains our candidate recommendations , details about the search , interview tips , interview
questions , candidate evaluation forms and information about legal vs . illegal inquiries . The report also
includes the candidate interview schedule as well as our recommendations relative to timing , sequencing ,
location , setting , format, and conduct of interviews . The report contains comprehensive information about
each recommended candidate . This includes educational and experience information , an evaluation of the
candidate 's experience relative to the criteria established by the City , a summary of reference comments and
a statement of accomplishments and management style prepared by the candidate . Present compensation
is also provided for each recommended candidate .
We will provide information abouttrends in employment, employment contracts and agreements , relocation
expenses , perquisites , appropriate roles for spouses , receptions , etc . We arrange schedules for top
candidate interviews with the City and we will coordinate the entire process .
We will properly handle any and all media relations . Unless otherwise directed , it is our standard practice to
tell all media that we are working on behalf of the City of Fort Collins and that any public statement should
come from the City directly . Under no conditions will we release information to the media unless specifically
directed by the City to do so .
We will notify all unsuccessful candidates of the final decision reached . And , finally, will continue to work for
the City until a suitable candidate is recruited and hired by the City.
SMC is an equal opportunity employer and recruiter, and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race , religion , creed , color, sex , disability or national origin .
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E. Establish Evaluation Criteria
Once the new City Manager has been on board for 30 days or so , we will conduct a session with the City
Council and with the new City Manager to establish mutual performance criteria and goals for the position .
F. Follow-up
We will follow- up with the City and the new City Manager during the first year and assist in making any adjust-
ments that may be necessary .
G . Reporting
We will keep the City informed , involved in decisions and involved in the search process . We will provide
frequent progress reports to the City Council .
H. Deliverables
Deliverables include the recruitment profile (draft and final ) , the advertisement (draft and final ) , the progress
report ( presented in person ) , the final report with interview tips , interview schedule , interview questions ,
candidate resumes , candidate evaluations , candidate writing samples , rating sheets , ranking forms , tabulation
forms and appropriate/inappropriate question list and negotiated employment agreement between the City
and the selected .
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
The search process normally takes between sixty ( 60 ) and ninety ( 90 ) days to complete and typically follows
the following pattern :
DAYS
STEPS 1 -30 30-45 45-60 60-360
1 . DEVELOP SEARCH PROCESS , RECRUITMENT PRO-
FILE AND ADVERTISING PROGRAM FOR CITY ✓
COUNCIL APPROVAL
2 . IDENTIFY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES , REVIEW DATA
BASE , NETWORK, RECEIVE AND REVIEW RESUMES ✓ ✓
3 . SCREEN & EVALUATE PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES ✓
4 . PROGRESS MEETING AND REPORT ✓
5. INTERVIEW AND EVALUATE PROSPECTIVE ✓ ✓
CANDIDATES
6 . SUBMIT FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS , ✓
ASSIST IN SELECTION , FACILITATE EMPLOYMENT
7 . ESTABLISH EVALUATION CRITERIA AND FOLLOW-UP ✓
Approximately twelve semifinalist candidates are presented to the City Council at the progress meetings .
Generally, about five finalist candidates are presented for interviews with the City Council .
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QUALIFICATIONS AND STAFFING
This section presents our qualifications to conduct projects of this type and describes the staff to be assigned
to the search .
A . Firm Qualifications
SMC is an independent management consulting firm formed in 1986 and incorporated in the State of Georgia .
We operate nationwide from our home office near Atlanta , Georgia . The principal and only stock holder of
the firm is Robert E . Slavin . Mr . Slavin has extensive experience as a local government executive and as a
management consultant. We have an office in Ann Arbor , MI and affiliates in Dallas , TX and Hartford , CT .
The company provides exceptionally high -quality consulting services to state and local governments , health
care providers , transit authorities , utilities , special districts , and private sector clients . Specialty practice areas
include executive recruitment , pay and classification , performance appraisal systems , and organization
development and training . Our key consultants have conducted successful assignments for hundreds of
public sector organizations nationally and offer many references as testimony of our work .
This important engagement will be personally conducted by Mr . Robert E . Slavin . Mr . Slavin has conducted
or assisted in the conduct of more than 525 successful executive searches throughout his career. Members
of the proposed search team have conducted executive searches for Slavin Management Consultants as well
as for others before joining the firm . All are professional public human resources practitioners with significant
direct management experience . All are long -term , active members of a variety of professional organizations
and stay abreast of new and changing laws , developments and trends by regularly attending specialized
workshops , seminars and annual conferences .
B . Staffing
Robert E. Slavin, President
Mr . Slavin will manage and serve as the lead consultant for this project . He is a pioneer in public sector and
nonprofit executive search . He is among the best known and respected professional recruiters in the
business . He is a frequent speaker before professional groups and he has written several articles for
professional journals concerning governmental management . By special invitation , Mr. Slavin assisted the
United States Office of Personnel Management to define and set up the Senior Executive Service for the
Federal Government .
Mr. Slavin began his local government career in 1967 . His experience includes twelve years working directly
for local governments and it includes seven years as a principal consultant with the government search
practice of Korn /Ferry International , the largest private sector search firm in the world . He headed the local
government search practices for Mercer/Slavin , Incorporated , Mercer, Slavin & Nevins and Slavin , Nevins and
Associates , Inc . Mr . Slavin now heads the executive search practice for Slavin Management Consultants .
Clients include state and local governments , nonprofit and private sector businesses all over the United
States . His experience includes search assignments for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic 's Organizing
Committee .
Mr . Slavin 's experience and qualifications include organizational analysis , classification and compensation
studies , and assessment centers and human resource 's systems studies .
Before being invited to join Korn /Ferry International , Mr. Slavin served as Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources for the City of Beverly Hills , California .
While at Beverly Hills , Mr . Slavin conducted many executive level recruitment assignments involving
nationwide search and placement . Before joining the City of Beverly Hills , Mr . Slavin was the Assistant
Personnel Director for the City of San Leandro , California .
Before San Leandro , Mr. Slavin was on the personnel staff of Santa Clara County, California . His
assignments included recruitment , classification and selection for the County's Health Department , Medical
Center, Transportation Agency, Sheriff's Office , Superintendent of Schools , Fire Marshall , Assessor's Office ,
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Library System and County Recorder's Office .
Mr . Slavin received his Bachelorof Science degree in Political Science from the University of Santa Clara , and
has completed the graduate course work for a Master' s degree in Public Administration at California State
University at Hayward . He is a Certified Professional Consultant to Management by the National Bureau of
Certified Consultants .
Organizations
• International City Management Association
• American Society for Public Administration
• International Personnel Management Association
• IPMA - Human Relations Commission
• IPMA - Publications Review Committee
• Certified Management Consultant ( National Bureau of Certified Consultants )
• Southern California Public Labor Relations Council
• Southern California Municipal Assistants
• Bay Area Salary Survey Committee
Jill T. Pylant, SMC Consultant
Ms . Pylant will assist Mr. Slavin with this project as he may request. She has more than 30 years experience
in the field of Human Resource Management and local government administration , including eight years as
a managing consultant and seven years in local government executive positions . She holds the Master of
Public Administration degree . Highlights of Ms . Pylant's career include :
• Personnel Director for the fastest growing urban county in the United States , with responsibility for
all personnel policies and practices for 2500 employees and a total payroll of $ 50 million .
• Redesigned the total compensation package and developed a professional management structure
for plan design , administration and communication for a large urban county government with 3800
employees .
• Directed many Compensation and Classification Studies . Developed job analysis methodology to
identify skills , knowledges and abilities of individuals and organizational functions .
• Responsible for countywide M IS planning and operations for a fastest growing large county using two
mainframe platforms and managing 43 major systems .
• Managed a Functional Job Analysis of several agencies within the South Carolina Department of
Social Services to restructure jobs and reassign organizational objectives for increased efficiency.
The results of the work were contributed to the National Task Bank for the Social Services developed
by the W . E . Upjohn Institute as well .
• Established performance and productivity standards for more than one hundred positions , including
clerical , technical and professional , in the Gwinnett County Department of Administrative Services .
• Facilitated numerous workshop group sessions to brainstorm goals and objectives , set priorities and
develop team decision making skills .
• Adapted the national government's Factor Evaluation System forjob classification for use in state and
local government .
• Developed and conducted supervisory skills development training for local government jurisdictions
in South Carolina .
• Developed and conducted training in personnel for county government elected officials in Georgia .
• Set up a pay-for- performance system in a large county government .
• Managed employee "quality circles " group in the modification of performance appraisal system as well
as the development of new leave policies .
Organizations
• International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans
• American Society for Public Administration ( held national , state and local offices )
• International City Management Association (served on a national committee )
• Georgia Local Government Personnel Association
• World at Work
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David G . Hunscher, Sr.
David Hunscher will assist in the candidate prospecting aspect during recruitment phase of this project and
with reference checking . He is a Senior Consultant with SMC with more than thirty years of experience in both
the public and private sectors . As the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer for several complex
jurisdictions , Hunscher has gained respect and recognition for his practical treatment of fiscal , human , and
organizational management . In addition , Hunscher is recognized for his prowess in municipal planning ,
problem resolution , and employee cultivation .
Mr. Hunscher has a distinguished career as a governmental executive . In fact , he previously served as
County Administrator for both Washtenaw County , MI and Gaston County, NC . In 1996 , he founded
Organizational Improvement Systems , Inc . ( OIS ) , a human resources management and executive recruiting
consulting firm which was located near Detroit, Michigan . Through OIS , he conducted numerous successful
national searches .
Hunscher holds a Master in GovernmentAdministration degree from the Universityof Pennsylvania 's Wharton
School of Commerce and Finance . He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is involved in a range of civic and
professional activities both locally and nationally .
Since 1965 , David G . Hunscher has participated in organizational roles in private and public sectors . While
serving in municipal executive positions , he was an active participant in recruiting and hiring the most qualified
candidates for a variety of local government positions . He knows and understands local governments and
has developed contacts nationwide .
Josie Johnson, President - JC Johnson Company, Dallas, Texas
Ms . Johnson will assist in networking for and recruiting qualified candidates forthis search who do not typically
respond to advertisements . The J C Johnson Company is an executive search firm specializing in the
placementof executives for Fortune 500 corporations and public sector organizations nationwide . Established
in 1991 , the J C Johnson Company is a certified minority/woman owned enterprise .
Our consultants have successfully placed more than 120 applicants , including minorities , women and
physically challenged executives . The J C Johnson Company is based in Dallas , Texas with affiliates in
Atlanta Georgia , Houston , Texas and Chicago , Illinois .
As President of J C Johnson Company, Ms . Johnson offers more than fifteen years of successful recruitment
experience . Her background includes experience as a consultant with an international executive search firm ,
as a director of recruiting for a national corporation with budget responsibilities of $ 600 , 000 + and as director
of human resources for an international corporation with one thousand ( 1000 ) employees . Ms . Johnson
received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Personnel Administration from the University of
Texas .
Ms . Johnson is active in various professional and community organizations , which enhance her networking
abilities . Those organizations include American Society of Personnel Administrators , National Association of
Executive Recruiters , National Association of Female Executives , Societyfor Human Resource Management ,
Dallas Human Resource Management, Dallas Black Human Resources Association , Chamberof Commerce ,
Black Chamber of Commerce , NAACP , Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, University of Texas Ex-Student
Association Life Member and a Dallas Urban League Board Member.
Ms . Johnson 's career experience includes successful placement of unique and difficult job opportunities , as
well as minority, female and physically challenged executives . Ms . Johnson has managed and successfully
completed multiple-site recruitment projects . She routinely provides direct strategic planning for various
positions within corporate structures . Ms . Johnson is sensitive to diversity issues and experienced in providing
a qualified pool of minority candidates based upon criteria and skills specific to each project. Ms . Johnson is
able to provide salary surveys as requested by the Client. She has also presented numerous workshops
including " Move Your Career Forward " and " How to Effectively Develop an Internal System for Contract
Employees . "
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GUARANTEES
We provide a comprehensive set of assurances and guarantees to out executive recruitment clients that
include :
• We are committed to excellence . We guarantee the highest quality of work and its success in your
environment . To accomplish this , we will continue to work with the City until the City Council is
satisfied with the candidates and a satisfactory candidate is selected and accepts employment .
• We guarantee our work and will redo the search if the position is vacated , for any reason , within two
years of the employment date of a candidate selected by the City through our efforts .
• We will never actively recruit any candidate who we have placed nor will we actively recruit any
employee from a client organization for at least two years from the completion date of an assignment .
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FEE STRUCTURE
Professional Fees
Our fees are based on a rate schedule that reflects the experience of the individual assigned . We use a flat
fee rate schedule . Therefore , there are no project limitations based on annual salary . For this assignment
we are proposing to use only consultants who have specific experience on similar assignments for other
clients . We will use senior consultants where appropriate and to reduce the overall cost . We will use staff
consultants when feasible . The following tables show the level of involvement by project step and cost .
PROJECT COSTS
ASSIGNED HOURS (Approximate)
STEPS F F
Project Consultant LTotal LRATE (Hr) FEES
Manager
1 . Project Planning/Develop Position Profile/ 32 32 75 _F$2,4 00
Prepare and Place Advertising
2 . Identify & Recruit Candidate/Acknowledge 30 30 75 $21250
Resumes 35 35 35 $1 ,225
3 . Preliminary Candidate Screening 12 12 75 $900
F__F 4 T 35 $140
4. Progress Report to Council/Reduce 8 F—I v 75 F $600
Candidate Pool F__I I 35 $280
5. In -depth Candidate Evaluation (Includes 38 38 75 =$2660
on-site consultant interviews with semi -
finalist candidates) 16 16 35 $560
6. Arrange for & Schedule Final Interviews 4 F—� 75 F $300
7 . Prepare Final Report with Interview 8 F—I - 75 F $600
Questions and Selection Criteria �����
16 16 35 $560
8 . Present Final Report and Attend 10 10 75 $750
Interviews
9 . Assist in Employee Selection 2 �� 75 F $150
10. Negotiate Employment Agreement 4 F—� 75 F $300
11 . Establish Performance Goals 6 F—I _ No Charge F $0
12. Follow-up 4 4 No Charge F $0
TOTAL HOURS 158 F 79 F 237
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL FEE
Expenses
Consultant Travel Costs : The client pays direct cost for all necessary consultant travel using coach or , when
available , lower air rates , corporate hotel rates at moderately priced properties ( Holiday Inn or equivalent) ,
rental cars , using the corporate discount and normal meals . Client controls these costs in the following ways :
( 1 ) when appropriate , consultants will accomplish multiple purposes when traveling and will allocate costs to
multiple clients ; ( 2 ) the client pre - approves all work plans including all consultant ( and candidate ) travel ; ( 3 )
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SMC will comply with the current State of Colorado travel expense per diem rate schedule .
Office Costs Include : Telephone ($ 350 flatfee , billed in two installments ) , FAX , postage , messenger, copier ,
and clerical costs .
Average Advertising Costs : Normally about $ 1 , 500 . Client controls these costs because the advertising
program will be approved by the City prior to implementation .
Expenses for the executive search project described in this proposal will not exceed 50 % of the professional
fee ($ 6 , 837 . 50 ) . Therefore , the total cost for this project will not exceed $20 , 512 . 50 . The cost for final
candidates to travel to Fort Collins for interviews is not covered by this proposal . Such costs are typically paid
by the City on a reimbursement basis , directly to the candidates , and controlled through the City's prior
approval of the finalist candidates . These costs vary depending on candidate location , espousal involvement ,
time required for candidates to be in Fort Collins , etc . For budgeting purposes , an average cost of between
$ 450 . 00 and $ 650 . 00 per candidate would be appropriate . About five candidates are normally recommended
for interviews .
Should the City's needs result in additional project scope that significantly increases consultant travel and /or
advertising costs , it may be necessary to increase the expense budget for the project .
Your liability to Slavin Management Consultants for services rendered under this agreement will not exceed
the agreed upon price unless an increase is authorized by you in writing .
We will submit monthly invoices for fees and expenses . It is our practice to bill 30 % at the start of the
searches , 30 % at the end of thirty days , 30 % at the end of sixty days , and the remaining 10 % shortly after the
time the new City Manager accepts employment with the City. Each invoice will be payable upon receipt for
professional services .
Expenses will be billed in addition and shown as a separate figure . Attached is a pro-forma invoice showing
the level of accounting detail we will provide .
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This proposal is presented for Slavin Management Consultants by :
SIGNATURE :
NAME : Robert E . Slavin
TITLE : President
DATE : July 6 , 2004
This proposal is accepted for the City of Fort Collins , Colorado by :
SIGNATURE :
NAME :
TITLE :
DATE :
We will comply with all applicable laws , rules , and regulations of federal , state , and local government entities .
Our ability to carry out the work required will be heavily dependent upon our experience in providing similar
services to others , and we expect to continue such work in the future . We will , to the degree possible ,
preserve the confidential nature of any information received from you or developed during the work in
accordance with our professional standards .
We assure you that we will devote our best efforts to carrying out the engagements . The results obtained ,
our recommendations , and any written material provided by us will represent our bestjudgment based on the
information available to us . Our liability, if any, will not be greater than the amount paid to us for the services
rendered .
This proposal constitutes the agreement between us . It cannot be modified except in writing by both parties .
Our agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Colorado .
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EXHIBIT I - PRO FORMA INVOICE
INVOICE DATE :
CLIENT :
ADDRESS :
CITY , STATE :
Progress billing for professional services
rendered in connection with our agreement :
$ XXXX . XX
( Invoice __ of
Reimbursable expenses at cost :
Airfare $ XXX .XX
Hotel XX . XX
Ground Transportation XX . XX
Meals XX . XX
Tips XX . XX
Telephone XXX . XX
Clerical Support XXX . XX
FAX XX . XX
Messenger Service XX . XX
Copies XX . XX
Postage XX . XX
Misc . Direct Costs XX . XX
Total Expenses $ XXXX . XX
TOTAL INVOICE $ XXXX .XX
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
EXHIBIT II - SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS
The following list of clients represent organizations for which our principal Consultants performed significant
project work . This client list spans some twenty years of experience of SMC consultants . Therefore , many
of these clients ' project contacts have moved to other agencies or, in the case of elected officials , may not
hold office today.
Please contact SMC if you desire to speak with the individuals who were our project contacts . We will gladly
give you the project contact's current telephone number and/or address .
Adams County School District # 14 , City of Brownsville , Texas
Commerce City , Colorado City of Bryan , Texas
Alameda County , California City of Burbank , California
Alameda -Contra Costa Transit District , City of Camarillo , California
Oakland , California City of Carson , California
American Public Works Association City of Casper, Wyoming
Arapahoe County, Colorado City of Charlotte , North Carolina
Arrowhead Regional Development , City of Chesapeake , Virginia
Duluth , Minnesota City of Clearwater, Florida
Association of County Commissioners Georgia City of Columbia , Missouri
Bay Area Rapid Transit District, City of Columbus , Georgia
Oakland , California City of Concord , New Hampshire
Beaufort County , South Carolina City of Corpus Christi , Texas
Birmingham Public Library , Alabama City of Corta Madera , California
Borough of Bergenfield , New Jersey City of Culver City, California
Brown County , Wisconsin City of Dallas , Texas
Broward County , Florida City of Davenport, Iowa
Buffalo County, Nebraska City of Decatur , Georgia
California Housing Finance Agency City of Decatur, Illinois
California State Government City of Delray Beach , Florida
Central Arkansas Library System City of Del Rio , Texas
CDC Federal Credit Union , Atlanta , Georgia City of Denton , Texas
Chaffee County , Colorado City of Destin , Florida
Chesterfield County, Virginia City of Dothan , Alabama
Children 's Board of Hillsborough County , City of Dubuque , Iowa
Florida City of Duluth , Georgia
City of Aiken , South Carolina City of Durham , North Carolina
City of Albany, Georgia City of Eagle Pass , Texas
City of Alpharetta , Georgia City of Edmond , Oklahoma
City of Anaheim , California City of Elgin , IL
City of Ann Arbor, Michigan City of Enfield , Connecticut
City of Arlington , Texas City of Escondido , California
City of Atlanta , Georgia City of Evanston , Illinois
City of Atlantic Beach , Florida City of Fort Lauderdale , FL
City of Auburn , Maine City of Franklin , Virginia
City of Aurora , Colorado City of Gainesville , Florida
City of Austin , Texas City of Gainesville , Georgia
City of Bartelsville , OK City of Galesburg , Illinois
City of Bentonville , Arkansas City of Garden City, New York
City of Berkeley, California City of Glendale , Arizona
City of Beverly Hills , California City of Grand Rapids , Michigan
City of Birmingham , Alabama City of Greensboro , NC
City of Bisbee , Arizona City of Gulfport, Florida
City of Bloomington , Illinois City of Hemet, California
City of Brea , California City of Hercules , California
City of Boynton Beach , Florida City of Highland Park , Illinois
SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS
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City of Hollywood , Florida City of Salem , Oregon
City of Homestead , Florida City of San Diego , California
City of Huntington Beach , California City of San Fernando , California
City of Independence , Missouri City and County of San Francisco , California
City of Jacksonville Beach , Florida City of San Jose , California
City of Kalamazoo , Michigan City of San Juan Capistrano , California
City of Kansas City, Missouri City of Sandersville , Georgia
City of Lakewood , Colorado City of Santa Ana , California
City of Lapeer, Michigan City of Santa Monica , California
City of Laramie , Wyoming City of Sarasota , Florida
City of Laredo , Texas City of Shaker Heights , Ohio
City of Lenexa , Kansas City of Simi Valley , California
City of Liberty, Missouri City of Sioux City, Iowa
City of Little Rock , Arkansas City of Springfield , Missouri
City of Long Beach , California City of Sunnyvale , California
City of Los Angeles , California City of Sunrise , Florida
City of Manassas , Virginia City of Takoma Park , Maryland
City of Miami Beach , Florida City of Titusville , Florida
City of Milwaukie , Oregon City of Thornton , Colorado
City of Minneapolis , Minnesota City of Traverse City, Michigan
City of Miramar, Florida City of Topeka , Kansas
City of Modesto , California City of Turlock , California
City of Muscatine , Iowa City of Upper Arlington , Ohio
City of Neptune Beach , Florida City of Valdez , Alaska
City of New Smyrna Beach , Florida City of Virginia Beach , Virginia
City of Norfolk , Virginia City of Waco , Texas
City of Norman , Oklahoma City of Washington , Illinois
City of North Las Vegas , Nevada City of West Des Moines , Iowa
City of North Miami Beach , Florida City of West Hartford , Connecticut
City of Northglenn , Colorado City of West Hollywood , California
City of Oberlin , Ohio City of West Palm Beach , Florida
City of Ocean City, Maryland City of Wichita , Kansas
City of Oceanside , California City of Winston -Salem , North Carolina
City of Olathe , Kansas City of Winter Park , Florida
City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City of Worthington , Minnesota
City of Oxnard , California City of Ypsilanti , Michigan
City of Palm Bay , Florida Albemarle County , Virginia
City of Palm Beach Gardens , Florida Chesterfield County , Virginia
City of Palo Alto , California Clark County, Nevada
City of Panama City , Florida Cobb County , Georgia
City of Park Ridge , Illinois Columbia Development Corporation ,
City of Pasadena , California South Carolina
City of Peoria , Illinois Columbus Water Works , Georgia
City of Phoenix , Arizona Dade County , Florida
City of Pittsburg , Kansas Dallas Area Rapid Transit District, Dallas , Texas
City of Pompano Beach , Florida Dallas Independent School District, Texas
City of Portage , Michigan District of Columbia
City of Pueblo , Colorado Eagle County, Colorado
City of Richmond , California East Brunswick Township , New Jersey
City of Richmond , Virginia Escambia County , Florida
City of Riverside , California Fairfax County, Virginia
City of Riverview , Michigan Forsyth County , Georgia
City of Roanoke , Virginia Fremont County, Colorado
City of Rockville , Maryland Fresno County, California
City of Sacramento , California Fresno Economic Development
City of St . Louis Park , Minnesota Commission , California
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SELECTED LIST OF CLIENTS
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Fresno Employment and Training Comm . ( CA ) Polk County , Florida
Fresno Redevelopment Authority, California Port Everglades Authority, Fort Lauderdale ,
Fulton County , Georgia Florida
Georgia Municipal Association Port of Sacramento , California
GoTopeka , Inc . Prince William County, Virginia
Glynn County , Georgia Public Works Commission of Fayetteville ,
Gunnison County, Colorado North Carolina
Hamilton County , Ohio Ramsey County , Minnesota
Hall County , Georgia Rivanna Water and Sewer and Solid Waste
International City Management Association Authorities (Virginia )
Jefferson County Housing Authority , Alabama Riverside Transit Agency, California
Jefferson County Personnel Board , Alabama Sacramento Municipal Utility District,
Ketchikan - Gateway Borough , Alaska California
Lake County, Florida St. Louis County , Minnesota
Lake County, Illinois Saline County, Kansas
Lake Sumpter Community College , Florida San Diego County , California
La Plata County, Colorado San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit
Las Vegas Housing Authority District , California
Lee County Port Authority , Florida San Luis Obispo County , California
Leon County , Florida San Mateo County , California
Lexington , Kentucky Library System Sarasota/Manatee Airport Authority
Lincoln County , North Carolina Sarasota County , Florida
Lincoln Road Development Corporation Sedgwick County, Kansas
Livingston County , Illinois Seminole County , Florida
Local Government Insurance Trust ( MD ) Sonoma County , California
Los Angeles , California , Community South Brunswick Township , New Jersey
Redevelopment Agency Southern California Rapid Transit District ,
Los Angeles County , California , California
Department of Community Public Health Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
Los Angeles Music Center Operating Spartanburg Utility District ( SC )
Company Springettsbury Township , Pennsylvania
Los Angeles Olympics Organizing Spotsylvania County , Virginia
Committee Town of Blacksburg , Virginia
Martin County , Florida Town of Chapel Hill , North Carolina
McHenry County , Illinois Town of Frisco , Colorado
Mecklenburg County , North Carolina Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut
Memphis Housing Authority (TN ) Town of Jupiter, Florida
Mendocino County , California Town of Stratford , Connecticut
Mesa County, Colorado Village of Arlington Heights , Illinois
Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma Village of Glen Ellyn , Illinois
City/County Volusia County, Florida
Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission Washtenaw County, Michigan
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati West Palm Beach Downtown Development
Mid -American Regional Council , Kansas City, Authority, Florida
Missouri Whiteside County , Illinois
Moffat County , Colorado Whitfield County , Georgia
Monterey County, California Yolo County , California
Muscatine County , Iowa
New Kent County , Virginia
Ocala Housing Authority ( FL )
Orange County, New York
Orange County, North Carolina
Palm Beach County , Florida
Parkland Hospital (TX )
Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria Housing Authority
Pinellas County, Florida
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EXHIBIT III - REFERENCES
Mr. Kenneth Cronin Mr. William Hargett
Human Resources City Manager
City of Roanoke City of Pompano Beach
215 W . Church Ave . Room 364 City Hall ; Atlantic Blvd .
Roanoke , Virginia 24011 Pompano Beach , Florida 33061
(540 ) 853- 1805 (561 ) 786-4601
Fire Chief Search ( 1995) City Manager Search
Police Chief Search ( 1998)
Library Director Search (2001 ) Mr. Jeffrey A. Pomerantz
Parks and Recreation Director Search (2002) City Manager
City of West Des Moines
Mr. T. Wayne Hobbs 4000 George M . Mills Civic Parkway
Assistant City Administrator P . O. Box 65320
City of Takoma Park West Des Moines , Iowa 50265-0320
7500 Maple Avenue (515) 222-3612
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912 Fire Chief Search (2000)
(301 ) 270- 1700
City Administrator Search Mr. Lief Ahnell
Police Chief Search City Manager
Community Development Director Search City of Boca Raton
Public Works Director Search 201 West Palmetto Park Road
Parks and Recreation Director Search Boca Raton , Florida 33432-3730
(561 ) 393-7703
Chairman David Williams Police Chief Search ( 1998)
Peoria County Assistant City Manager Search - Human Resources
Peoria County Administrative Office Focus (2000 )
324 Main Street
Peoria , Illinois 61602 Mr. Don D . Stillwell
(309 ) 672-6054 County Manager
County Manager Search (2001 ) Lee County
P . O. Box 398
Mr. W. Mark Pentz Fort Myers , Florida 33902-0398
City Manager (941 ) 335-2221
City of Rockville Human Resources Director Search (2001 )
111 Maryland Ave .
Rockville , Maryland 20850 Mr. Robert S. LaSala
(301 ) 309-3301 City Manager
Assistant City Manager Search (2001 ) City of Sunnyvale
Police Chief Search (2001 ) 456 W . Olive Avenue
Sunnyvale , CA 94088-3707
Mr. W. Calvin Horton (408) 730-7480
Town Manager Searches for Sunnyvale , Boca Raton and Pinellas
Town of Chapel Hill County
306 N . Columbia , Street
Chapel Hill , North Carolina 27516 W. R. " Ray" Davis, Jr.
(919 ) 968-2744 Chair, Board of Supervisors
Transit Director Search (2000) New Kent County
Human Resources Director Search (2001 ) 7610 Davis Pond Road
West Point, Virginia 23181
Ms. Carol A. Burkett (804) 843-4001
Assistant to the Public Safety Director County Administrator Search (2002)
Orange County Administrator's Office
201 S . Rosalind Avenue , 5th Floor Mayor Ed Schock
Orlando , Florida 32802- 1393 City of Elgin
(407 ) 836-3857 150 Dexter Court
Corrections Director Search (2001 ) Elgin , Illinois 60120
(847) 931 -5595
City Manager Search (2003)
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EXHIBIT IV - EEO STATEMENT
Slavin Management Consultants (SMC ) is committed to building a diverse workforce which reflects the face
of the community we serve , honors and respects the differences and abilities of all our employees and
residents , and provides employees with the necessary opportunities , tools , and support to achieve their
maximum potential .
Equitably managing a diverse workforce is at the heart of equal opportunity. Valuing diversity is the basis for
a policy of inclusion . Diversity recognizes and respects the multitude of differences which employees bring
to the workplace . Diversity complements organizational values that stress teamwork , leadership ,
empowerment, and quality service . Diversity means striving to maintain an environment in which managers
value the differences in their em ployees and take steps to ensure that all employees know they are welcome .
To achieve workplace equity and inclusion , SMC will observe the practices outlined below :
• We will ensure thatwe do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race , color, religion , national
origin , sex , age , disability , marital status , sexual orientation , creed , ancestry, medical condition , or
political ideology .
• Our recruiting efforts will ensure that applicant pools are both capable and diverse .
• We will make employment decisions based on job -related criteria and will provide opportunities for
entry and promotion into non -traditional jobs .
• We will ensure a workplace free of all forms of harassment .
• We will develop a procedure for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations of discrimination or
harassment complaints and willacton appropriate measuresto provide remedyorreliefto individuals
who have been victims of illegal discrimination or harassment .
Measures to ensure accountability for managing diversity will be incorporated into the performance
management system forsupervisors and managers . The chief executive officer will evaluatethe effectiveness
of our diversity policies and programs .
By creating a workplace where everyone can work towards their maximum potential , SMC will retain quality ,
productive employees who will provide excellent services to our clients .
SLA VLN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
EXHIBIT V, MINORITY AND WOMEN PLACEMENTS
CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL County Administrator X
ASPEN, CO City Manager X
AUSTIN, TX City Manager X
City Manager X
BERKELEY, CA City Manager X
Public Works Director X
BEVERLY HILLS, CA Sanitation Director X
Library Director X
BOCA RATON, FL City Manager X
Asst. City Manager X
BROWARD COUNTY, FL Assistant Director of Equal X X
Employment
BRYAN, TX Municipal Court Judge X
City Manager X
CAMARILLO, CA City Clerk X
CARSON, CA Planning Director X
CHAPEL HILL, NC Transportation Director X
Human Resources Director X
CENTRAL CITYASSN. OF THE Director of Security X
CITY OF LOS ANGELES (CA)
CHARLOTTE, NC Neighborhood Services Director X
COLUMBIA, MO Police Chief X
CULVER CITY, CA Finance Director X
DALLAS INDEPENDENT Chief Financial Officer X X
SCHOOL DISTRICT (T)(
DALLAS, TX City Attorney X
DECATUR, GA Chief of Police X
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Director
Alcoholic Beverage Regulations X
Commission
DURHAM, NC City Manager X
City Manager X X
Police Chief X
Public Works Director X X
City Manager (#2)
ESCONDIDO, CA Civic Center Construction Mgr X
FRESNO, CA (PIC) Executive Director X
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Fire Chief X
GAINESVILLE, FL Equal Employment Director X
GLASTONBURY, CT Human Resources Director X X
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Minority and Female Placements
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CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
GREENBELT HOMES, INC. Executive Director X
(MARYLAND)
GREENSBORO, NC Assistant City Manager X
HAMILTON COUNTY, OH Jobs and Family Services Director X
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (FL) Executive Director X
CHILDREWS BOARD
HOLLYWOOD, FL City Manager X
JUPITER, FL Assistant to the City Manager X
Public Works Director X
KALAMAZOO, MI City Manager X
Assistant City Manager X
LAKE COUNTY, FL County Attorney X
LAKE COUNTY, IL Purchasing Director X
LA PLATA COUNTY, CO Human Services Director X
LEE COUNTY, FL County Administrator X
Human Resources Director X
LINCOLN ROAD Executive Director X
DEVELOPMENT CORP.
LONG BEACH, CA Police Chief X
LONG BEACH, CA Executive Director, Civil Service X
Commission
LOS ANGELES, COMMUNITY Sr. Project Manager X X
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Project Manager X
Project Manager X
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (CA) Executive Director X X
HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY
Deputy Exec. Dir. X
LOS ANGELES COUNTY Public Health Director X
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH
LOS ANGELES OLYMPICS Human Resources Director X X
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Director of Venues X
METROZOO (MIAMI FL) Director of Marketing X
MEMPHIS (TN) HOUSING Executive Director X
AUTHORITY
MIAMI, FL Director of Cip X
MIAMI (FL) OFF-STREET Finance Director X
PARKING SYSTEM
MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL Executive Director X X
TRANSIT AUTH. (DAYTON,
OH)
MIRAMAR, FL City Manager X
MONTEREY COUNTY, CA Hospital Administrator X
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Minority and Female Placements
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CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
NOAH DEVELOPMENT Executive Director X
CORPORATION
NORFOLK, VA Human Resources Director X
Senior Engineer X
NORFOLK, VA Social Services Director X
OCALA (FL) PUBLIC HOUSING Executive Director X
AUTHORITY
OBERLIN, OH City Manager X
ORMOND BEACH, FL City Manager X
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK City Manager X
PALM BAY, FL Human Resources Director X
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL Assistant County Administrator X
PALM BEACH COUNTY (FL) Executive Director X
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
BOARD
PALM BEACH COUNTY (FL) Executive Director X
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL City Manager ( 1992) X
City Manager ( 1999) X
PALO ALTO, CA City Attorney X
PEORIA (IL) PUBLIC HOUSING Executive Director X
AUTHORITY
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA Fire Chief X
RICHMOND, CA City Manager X
RICHMOND, VA Director of Public Health X
ROANOKE, VA Police Chief X
Economic Development Director X
Assistant City Manager X X
Director of Human Services X
ROCKVILLE, MD Assistant City Manager X
SACRAMENTO, CA Human Resources Director X X
SAGINAW, MI Police Chief X
SAN DIEGO, CA City Manager X
SAN FRANCISCO, CA Assistant City Administrator X
SAN JOSE, CA Police Chief X
SANTA MONICA, CA Deputy City Manager X
SARASOTA, FL Human Resources Director X
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Deputy County Administrator X
SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH City Administrator X
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Minority and Female Placements
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CLIENT POSITION AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN LATINO
SUNNYVALE, CA Public Information Officer X
City Clerk X
STRATFORD, CT Human Resources Director X
TAKOMA PARK, MD City Manager X
Recreation Director X X
Housing and Community X
Development Director
Public Works Director X
THORNTON, CO Public Information Officer X
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Human Resources Director X
VIRGINIA BEACH PARK Executive Director X
TRUST (FL)
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL County Manager X
WACO, TX Deputy City Manager X
Exec. Dir. - Support Services X
Assistant City Manager X
Director of Facilities X
THE WEINGART CENTER Executive Director X
(LOS ANGELES)
WEST COVINA, CA Planning Director X X
WEST MIFFLIN, PA Town Administrator X
WICHITA, KS Human Resources Dir X X
Community Services Dir X X
Communications Director X
Director of Libraries X
Housing and Development X X
Director
City Manager X
YPSILANTI, MI City Manager X
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF Executive Director X
FLORIDA (DADE COUNTY)
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