Title
Search Firm Selection for the City Attorney Recruitment Process (B)
Explanation
On July 31, 2012, City Attorney Marion Radson will be retiring. In order to prepare for his departure, it is necessary to actively pursue a replacement.
On January 19, 2012, the City Commission authorized the Human Resources/Organizational Development (HR/OD) Department to draft and publish for bids a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a search firm to fill the soon-to-be-vacant City Attorney position.
The HR/OD Department received 2 bids which were evaluated on specific criteria including; qualifications and experience of the firm/provider, expertise of firm/provider personnel, methodology/responsiveness, references, costs and schedule.
Fiscal Note
Funding is currently available in the FY12 City Commission budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the bid award to Bob Murray & Associates as the search firm for the selection of the City Attorney replacement; and 2) authorize the Human Resources/Organizational Development Department to execute the contract and all related documents with Bob Murray & Associates, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.