pages: CityCouncil/2011-09-06.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-09-06 | 6 | confidentiality for all City positions; applicants apply through the website or regular mailing; all Human Resources employees understand information cannot be public; applicants may also apply directly through Human Resources email; for the recent City Attorney position, many applicants applied through the email process; information was downloaded and a file was created for Council; resumes were copied and a notebook was prepared for the Mayor's office for Council; no one was provided with a list of applicants; that she advised the media that applicant information is not public and cannot be released; the Council Sub-committee narrowed the applicants down to a smaller group for interviews; confidentially was kept between the two Sub-committee members, herself, and another staff person who helped prepare a letter and documents for the applicants; the applicants were initially called and then a letter was sent stating that although staff would like to maintain confidentiality, staff cannot always guarantee it because a public meeting would need to be posted; the public would have the opportunity to attend the meeting and see the candidates; the list was narrowed down again for a second interview; that she was the only one in Human Resources that knew who the candidates were for the second round of interviews; she advised the candidates once again regarding the confidentiality issue; the City has no way of preventing candidates from releasing their own names if they choose to do so. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would leave the issue at that; staff did exactly what needed to be done; concerns have been expressed by the Mayor and others; a recommitment is needed at this time. Councilmember Johnson stated that she is still bothered; Councilmember deHaan's comments are vague and ambiguous; Councilmember deHaan is accusing Council of leaking information; Council was very disturbed that information was leaked; that she is offended that Councilmember deHaan is accusing four Councilmembers of leaking information. Councilmember deHaan stated that Mayor Gilmore accused him of leaking information. Mayor Gilmore stated that she addressed Councilmember deHaan directly. Councilmember deHaan stated accusations were made without any foundation. Mayor Gilmore stated that she gave Councilmember deHaan the courtesy of saying what she thought, listening to what Councilmember deHaan had to say, and apologizing if she was wrong the same day. Councilmember Tam stated in both instances [City Manager and City Attorney recruitment] potential candidates made a declaration and solicited letters of support from the community, which is part of the public record; suggesting that a Councilmember provided information is not accurate. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 September 6, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-09-06.pdf |