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Community Feedback for the Cabarrus County Manager Selection Process

INTRODUCTION - The Board of Commissioners is inviting public comment regarding the hiring of the next County Manager. The information requested in this survey will be used to identify competencies needed in the next County Manager as well as critical issues facing the County. All responses are anonymous. Results will be summarized by the consulting group Developmental Associates, which will be running the search and hiring process for the County. Please complete your responses before February 16, 2026.
INSTRUCTIONS - Please respond candidly to the items below. Be sure to hit "submit" when you are finished.
1.What do you see as the major opportunities facing Cabarrus County?
2.What do you see as the major challenges facing Cabarrus County?
3.What is the single biggest issue facing Cabarrus County over the next three to five years?
4.In your opinion, what should be the top 3 priorities for the County Manager over the next year or two?
5.From your perspective, what are the most important leadership qualities for the next County Manager? (Examples: Problem-Solving, Developing Staff, Community Engagement, Empathy, Impulse Control, Commitment to Best Practices, Listening, etc.)
6.Other comments?
If you have additional questions, please contact us at hdanfordbishop@developmentalassociates.com.