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City of DeSoto Community Survey - City Manager Search

City Manager Survey

The City of DeSoto is preparing to recruit for a new City Manager, and we'd like your input into what qualities you believe are most important for the next leader of our city government to possess. The qualities are adapted from the International City Management Association's identified core qualities for city managers.
 
Please rank the following based on importance for leading our city government on a scale of one (1) to eight (8) with one being the least important and eight being the most important quality for a city manager to possess. 
 
All responses and comments received will be compiled and forwarded to the DeSoto City Council and will be considered in their search for the next city manager of DeSoto. 

*Deadline for responses are December 31, 2023. 
1.Serve as a personal and professional Integrity role model.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
2.Create an environment of equity and inclusion throughout staff and
community.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
3.A strategic leader who evaluates risk and encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
4.Discerns community needs and provides responsive, equitable services.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
5.Ability to apply strong technological literacy to local government

1 being least important to 8 being most important
6.Fiscally responsible management with long-term analysis and planning that reflects the community.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
7.City government management experience.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
8.How important is it to you that the next City Manager plays an active role in the community.

1 being least important to 8 being most important
9.Comments