pages: CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2011-02-15 | 12 | Vice Mayor Bonta inquired what are the aspects of applicant confidentiality by the time the candidates are the final two; further inquired how the reception concept has been used in other executive searches. The Human Resources Director responded the process would be more open once two finalists come back for a more intense process; stated the expectation would be that there would not be any confidentiality; that she has seen one informal reception; the purpose was for Council to look at how a candidate interacts in a social environment; she has seen a reception start out as a public forum. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the on-line input tool is still available. The Human Resources Director responded public input has been requested regarding the City Manager criteria; stated said information submitted would only be provided to the Council. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether hard copies could be provided to Council for Saturday, to which the Human Resources Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Gilmore stated the more she hears, the more she agrees that a reception should not be included in the process; the process should include stakeholder, Department Head, and bargaining unit panels; then, the Council could interview the top candidates again. Councilmember Johnson responded all Departments Heads should be included in the panel. The Human Resources Director stated someone from Human Resources would sit on the panels. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the panels would involve all six candidates, to which Mayor Gilmore responded only the top two or three candidates. Speaker: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated last time, the reception involved community stakeholders providing comments to Council. Councilmember deHaan stated each Councilmember could have one community at large selection and one organization selection. Councilmember Johnson stated each Councilmember could pick an organization and volunteer someone. Mayor Gilmore stated that she likes the organization aspect but there might be an Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 February 15, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf |