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Ferguson Township, PA - Township Manager Position Profile - Community Survey

Community Survey

Ferguson Township is beginning the recruitment and selection process for Ferguson Township's next Township Manager and has hired our firm, MGT, to facilitate this recruitment process. The Township’s Board believes it is important to solicit feedback from you regarding the characteristics and traits the new Township Manager should possess as well as the opportunities and challenges they may be faced with should they be selected as Ferguson Township's next Township Manager.

The Township Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township and reports to the Township Board. The Township Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Township, including appointment and supervision of all Township Staff; recommendation of policies, procedures and ordinances; and the development of the Township 's budget for the Township Board's consideration and approval.

We value your input! Please provide responses to the following questions by February 3, 2026. All of your responses will remain confidential as they will be submitted directly to MGT.
1.Which type of leader should Ferguson Township have as its Township Manager? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
2.Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the Township Manager to successfully lead Ferguson Township? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
3.Which four of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the Township Manager? (Select up to 4)(Required.)
4.Which responsibilities of the Township Manager do you believe are most important for the next Township Manager to focus on? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
5.How familiar are you with the Township’s Home Rule Charter and the Township Manager’s defined role under the Charter?(Required.)
6.Which trade-offs do you believe the Township Manager must most carefully balance?(Required.)
7.Please tell us how you receive your news related to the township (check all applicable sources):(Required.)
8.Which of the following issues would you like the Township Manager to address? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
9.What are the top three positive trends you see in Ferguson Township that the next Township Manager will encounter upon starting in their new role?
10.What are the top three challenges you think the new Township Manager will face?
11.Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment for Ferguson Township's next Township Manager?
Please help us better understand the survey results by providing some additional information:
12.How long have you been a resident of Ferguson Township?(Required.)
13.Which Ward do you reside in?(Required.)
14.Age(Required.)
Compiled results of the survey may be subject to public disclosure under the Pennsylvania Freedom of Information Act.