DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Selection Of Candidates For County Manager Second Interviews, Scheduling Of County Board Workshop And County Board Special Meeting
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Discuss finalists for the County Manager position, provide direction and next steps.
SUMMARY
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners have been conducting 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 and interviewed by the Dakota County Board on June 24, 2024.
Discussion will be held to provide direction on potential recommendations of finalists following the interviews and meet and greet sessions. Direction may include the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopting a resolution for one or more candidates to move forward in the hiring process.
RECOMMENDATION
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Information only; no action requested.
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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, Dakota County has obtained the enactment of special legislation authorizing the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to adopt a modified county manager form of government, in Minnesota Laws, 2014, Chapter 167; and
WHEREAS, under the County Manager form of government the administrative and executive powers of the County Board are assigned by law to the County Manager; and
WHEREAS, the recent County manager retired in May 2024 and the County has conducted an extensive search and interview process to select a successor County Manager; and
WHEREAS, the search process has identified qualified candidates for the position of Dakota County Manager; and
WHEREAS, the County Board greatly appreciates the participation of all candidates in the application and interview process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby selects Heidi Welsch and Justin Miller as the preferred candidates for the County Manger position; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a special County Board meeting on July 9, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings for the purpose of interviewing selected candidates; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a Board Workshop on July 8, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., Conference Room L139, Western Service Center, Apple Valley for the purpose of preparing for the interviews for the vacant County Manager position.
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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