City of Columbia, City Manager Recruitment - Stakeholder Survey

The following information will be provided to the City Council to assist in their evaluation of candidates for the position of city manager.

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1. Please rank the following professional competencies that are typically required of a city manager from #1 to #10, with #1 being the most critical for candidates in Columbia to possess.

Significant financial management experience

Experience as a manager in a university community, or with experience working with higher education institutions

Demonstrated success in working with essential community stakeholders, elected officials, print and broadcast media, the business community, not-for-profits, and faith communities

Responsive to and visible in the community they serve

Ability to help educate the community about local challenges and opportunities

Demonstrated commitment to transparency and openness

Robust media and public relations skills

Strong record of fostering economic development

Experience with key challenges facing Columbia, such as (1) Community Policing, (2) Public Safety, (3) Public Transportation, (4) Aging Infrastructure, or (5) Other (please specify in the comments section)

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity

City of Columbia, City Manager Recruitment - Stakeholder Survey

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1. Please rank the following professional competencies that are typically required of a city manager from #1 to #10, with #1 being the most critical for candidates in Columbia to possess.

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2. It is critical that the new city manager possess _________ as a leadership quality.

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3. Columbia would be well-served if the new city manager introduced (or embraced) __________ in the community.

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4. The new city manager should be able to easily navigate __________ as part of their duties.

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5. It is important for the new city manager to understand __________ about Columbia.

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6. The new city manager should not underestimate the importance of __________ to the community.

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7. Do you have any other comments?

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8. I am a:

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9. My zip code:

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* 1. Please rank the following professional competencies that are typically required of a city manager from #1 to #10, with #1 being the most critical for candidates in Columbia to possess.

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* 2. It is critical that the new city manager possess _________ as a leadership quality.

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* 3. Columbia would be well-served if the new city manager introduced (or embraced) __________ in the community.

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* 4. The new city manager should be able to easily navigate __________ as part of their duties.

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* 5. It is important for the new city manager to understand __________ about Columbia.

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* 6. The new city manager should not underestimate the importance of __________ to the community.

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* 7. Do you have any other comments?

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* 8. I am a:

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* 9. My zip code:

1. Please rank the following professional competencies that are typically required of a city manager from #1 to #10, with #1 being the most critical for candidates in Columbia to possess.

2. It is critical that the new city manager possess _________ as a leadership quality.

3. Columbia would be well-served if the new city manager introduced (or embraced) __________ in the community.

4. The new city manager should be able to easily navigate __________ as part of their duties.

5. It is important for the new city manager to understand __________ about Columbia.

6. The new city manager should not underestimate the importance of __________ to the community.

7. Do you have any other comments?

8. I am a:

9. My zip code: