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18. |
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR
RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL MANAGER |
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Meeting
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January
27, 2011 |
Budgeted: No |
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From: |
Darby Fuerst, General
Manager |
Program/Line Item No: Contingency Account No. 8900 |
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Prepared
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Cynthia Schmidlin |
Cost Estimate: $18,000-$21,000 |
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General
Counsel Review: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on January 19, 2011 and recommended contracting with one of the Executive Search firms submitting proposals to conduct a recruitment for the General Manager position, with particular consideration for Avery Associates and Bob Murray and Associates. |
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CEQA
Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: Six proposals were received in response to the District’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for a consultant to conduct a search for a general manager. The proposals will be distributed under separate cover to members of the Board to provide the opportunity for review prior to the Board meeting. Exhibit 18-A is a brief summary that indicates costs, local clients, and other comments for each proposal. The firm names, cost estimates, and comments are italicized for the firms that staff considers the most promising.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board contract with one of the Executive Search firms submitting proposals to conduct a recruitment for the General Manager position, with particular consideration for Avery Associates and Bob Murray and Associates.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: General Manager Darby Fuerst advised the Board in November, 2010 of his intention to retire in 2011. He anticipates official retirement no later than June 30, 2011. District staff developed a RFP for a consulting firm to conduct the search for a replacement. The RFP was approved at the December 13, 2010 Board meeting and was mailed to thirteen potential consultants on December 15, 2010. The RFP was also posted on the District’s website.
EXHIBITS
18-A Summary of Proposals to Recruit General Manager
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