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Ms. Cynthia Young City of Arden Hills March 3. 2003 Page 2 . The next step is to meet as a group to discuss areas of agreement and to reach a consensus on matters where opinions may differ. After differences are resolved, we will draft a position profile for your approval. The profile will clarify the scope ofthe position and the key attributes that you have agreed are important. The profile also serves as an effective recruiting tool after our initial contact with candidates. Targeted Custom Research aud Sourcing After the survey, consensus building, and profile are completed, we will build a target list to begin our research stage to identify and locate qualified candidates. We will initiate direct contact with targeted individuals and invite them to consider your opportnnity. We also ask for referrals. We may place tailored announcements in various media, including the Internet and our website at www.sathe.com.so that additional candidates may contact us. Our previous searches and extensive database are often a productive resource to generate qualified referrals, as well. It is likely that we will have contact with over one hundred prospective candidates during this phase of the search process. Methods to Identify Candidates I. Direct recruiting from targeted cities. 2. The Sathe candidate database developed over 28 years. 3. The Internet, including our website at www.sathe.com. 4. References from colleagues in the search industry. 5. Position announcements in select media. 6. Referrals from Arden Hills and search committee. . Search Firm Iuterviews and Evaluations Each candidate's background will be carefully reviewed to identify and select tbe most qualified candidates from those we have contacted. You may suggest candidates to us who you may like us to evaluate and include in our process. As a representative the City of Arden Hills, of we assure you that all candidates will be given equal consideration under the Title Seven Law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, etc. Progress Report and Meeting After approximately four weeks, we recommend that we meet with you to review our progress. We will prepare summary narratives on the most qualified candidates and present any additional useful information uncovered during the course of our work. Using your feedback, we will recommend a short list of candidates for your in depth interviews. City of Arden Hills Search Committee Candidate Interviews With your approval, the short list of candidates will be scheduled to meet with the City of Arden Hills representatives from your search committee. Sathe Executive Search will be onsite to assist with scheduling and logistic issues during these interviews to ensure that the process goes smoothly. Needless to say, it is equally important that the City of Arden Hills make a positive impression on all finalist candidates so they remain excited about the opportnnity until your final selection is made. Prior to this meeting we will ofler to conduct an interview training session so that all interviewers are comfortable with the kinds of questions that can and should be asked. . We will suggest several interview formats keeping in mind the Open Meeting Law.