Title
Selection of Candidates for the City Attorney Recruitment/Replacement 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 5, 2012, the City Commission authorized the Human Resources/Organizational Development (HR/OD) Department to draft and publish for bids an RFP for a search firm to fill the soon-to-be vacant City Attorney position for the City of Gainesville.
On February 16, 2012, the City Commission selected the search firm to fill the soon-to-be-vacant City Attorney position.
The City received resumes of applicants for this position from the search firm, Bob Murray and Associates. Following screening of the candidates' applications, Bob Murray and Associates submitted a summary of the most highly qualified candidates for consideration along with their resumes.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) select at least three (3), but no more than eight (8), applicants to move forward in the selection process; 2) authorize Bob Murray and Associates to invite the selected candidates to participate in the interview process; and 3) approve a special meeting for City Attorney interviews and selection of the new City Attorney (and authorize the Mayor to negotiate a contract with the top ranked candidate if deemed appropriate) on June 26 at 9:00 a.m.