DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Scheduling Of County Board Work Session For Meet And Greet Of Dakota County Manager Finalists
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Schedule a County Board work session on June 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Western Service Center, Atrium and conference room L139, to provide an opportunity for Community stakeholders to meet finalist candidates for the vacant County Manager position.
SUMMARY
The Dakota County Board received notice from the current County Manager of his planned retirement on May 23, 2024. David Drown and Associates (DDA) was selected to conduct the executive search process for a new County Manager. The County Manager position was posted from March 27 to April 24, 2024, during which time a total of 52 applications were received. Of the 52 applications, 15 semi-finalists were presented to the Dakota County Board for consideration. Of the 15 semi-finalists, five semi-finalists were selected as finalists.
To assist the Dakota County Board in the selection process, a special work session has been scheduled for June 24, at 5:00 p.m., Western Service Center atrium and conference room L139, to provide an opportunity for Community stakeholders to meet finalist candidates for the vacant County Manager position and provide feedback. This is an informal work session; all Commissioners may not be in attendance.
RECOMMENDATION
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Schedule a County Board work session on June 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., Western Service Center, atrium and conference room L139.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners received notice from the current County Manager of his planned retirement on May 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, David Drown and Associates (DDA) was selected to conduct the executive search process for a new County Manager; and
WHEREAS, the County Manager position was posted from March 27 to April 24, 2024, during which time a total of 52 applications were received; and
WHEREAS, of the 52 applications, 15 semi-finalists were presented to the Dakota County Board for consideration; and
WHEREAS, of the 15 semi-finalists, five semi-finalists were selected as finalists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a special work session for June 24, at 5:00 p.m., Western Service Center atrium and conference room L139, to provide an opportunity for Community stakeholders to meet finalist candidates for the vacant County Manager position and provide feedback.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Tom Novak
Author: Jeni Reynolds