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. Many studies have shown that those municipalities that utilize executive search firms select a person who more closely fits the needs of the community and thus, they are more satisfied with their choice. We try to provide all the infonnation possible to assist you in the selection process. We also handle all the paperwork of notifications, negotiations, etc. .. thus saving your staff the additional workload and clerical work in this regard. In a nutshell, we facilitate the process in a very effective and efficient manner. Many times communities will feel they cannot afford the services of an executive search finn to assist them. One of the reasons we created this finn is to overcome this detriment. Historically, the charges for our services are about one- third of the charges of other executive search finns. It will typically cost approximately one month's salary of the position being filled. The fees proposed in our proposal allow for three on-site meetings-the first to select the semi- finalists; the second to select the finalists; and the third to select the person. Therefore we will not be present to make a verbal presentation of our proposal at the March 17th meeting, unless the city wants to pay the expenses for such a meeting. We would, of course, be available for a telephone interview on that date and would be happy to address any questions. We also will not be preparing 10 copies of the reports or additional copies of our proposal. Several times we have been asked why our fees are so much less than our competitors. We purposely keep the fees low because we are dedicated to promoting the "best" in Public Administration. As we tell our clients, "please don't hire us because we are the lowest cost, hire us because we provide the best service." I believe that if you contact the officials ofany of the cities, villages and towns that we have served, they will agree with that assessment. Our services do not end when you hire your administrator. At no cost, we stay in touch with you and the person you hire throughout their tenure to offer whatever assistance and advice may be needed. We take a personal interest in making your choice as successful as possible and we feel our lengthy experiences may be of assistance to your new administrator. . If you let us know as soon as possible, we can work with you in developing and placing the advertisement. In this regard, it would be helpful to know the salary range for the position and some details or descriptive information about both the position and the community for use in the advertisements. In our recent recruitment effort in Oak Park Heights, MN, we worked with the local officials in developing a "Recruitment Profile" for the position. I am enclosing a proposal that outlines the nature and extent of our services. I would draw your attention to the last paragraph in the Proposal. In effect, we guarantee satisfaction with our work or we do it again at no cost to you but direct expenses. Please call if! can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding this proposal. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, William D. Frueh Partner, Public Administration Associates Attachments: Proposal-Arden Hills What is P AA 2002 Administrator Job List .