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Department Approval Item Description: �� Request for Council Action Manager Approval '�L�A � Date: 10.23.00 Item Number: Agenda Section Organizational Business Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Transition Plan City Manager, Steve Sarkozy has resigned from his position effective Friday November 3, 2000. On October 16, 2000 at the Work Session, the City Council requested that the City Manager submit items for formal action pertaining to the transition, including: City Manager Executive Search Firms and Process Proposal; Acting City Manager Appointment; Transition Roles and Responsibilities; and, Employee agreement issues. The City Council also requested specific recommendations from the City Manager and staff on each issue. I. Citv Mana�er Executive Search Firms and Process Pronosal Back�round Traditionally, the City of Roseville has utilized firms that specialize in executive searches to fill various administrative vacancies. It is strongly recommended that the City Council utilize the services of one of the following firms and to begin the process immediately so as to reduce the time of transition to a new administration. As mentioned, the City of Roseville has utilized the services of outside executive search firms. Specifically, the following firms have been engaged and are more aware of Roseville and our needs. 1996 - Police Chief Search - The Oldani Group Jerry Oldani, (the iirms principal) handled the Police Chief search upon the retirement of Jim Zelinsky . Paul Wood was hired and continues to serve as Roseville's Chief. 1989 - City Manager Search — The Brimeyer Group Jim Brimeyer (the firm's principal) handled the City Manager search upon the termination of Jim Andre. Mr. Brimeyer is also known to the City Council as he facilitated the Council Team Building sessions in early 2000. The benefit of utilizing such firms include: � Ensure broad-based national search to attract candidate with the best fit; � Capitalize on executive search firm's recruitment and selection structure as confirmed by local officials; � Secure candidates with a minimum two-year commitment that iirm's guarantee; � Efficient use of municipal funds to secure a candidate with appropriate qualifications and experience; and, Hire for the position within a specific timeframe and remain on track.