City of Newark, Delaware - City Manager Position Profile - Community Survey

Community Survey

The City Council requests your feedback regarding the position of City Manager. The City Council believes it is important to solicit feedback from the community regarding the characteristics and traits the new City Manager should possess as well as the opportunities and challenges he or she may be faced with when commencing the position.

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

We value your input. Please provide responses to the following questions by March 5, 2018. Thank you for your participation in the survey.

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* 1. Please identify which constituency you represent: (Select the option that best describes your position)

Resident

Non-Resident

Current or Former Elected Official

Community Leader

Business Owner

Non-Profit Leader

City Partner

Other

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* 2. Which three of the following leadership traits do you believe are most important for the next Manager to possess?

Inspirational

Approachable

Visionary

Courageous

Empathetic

Ethical

Communicative

Trustworthy

Persuasive

Disciplined

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the City Manager to have to successfully lead Newark?

Strategic

Decisive

Collaborative

Coaching

Innovative

Anticipatory

Team Oriented

Facilitating

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the City Manager?

Skill in municipal finance

Ability to work with a multi-member City Council

Skill as an active listener

Ability to supervise staff, some of whom work in different locations

Skill in making oral presentations

Skill in effectively communicating with staff, City Council and other stakeholders

Ability to build teams within the organization

Ability to think strategically and remain focused on the City’s long term goals

Ability to facilitate communication among individuals with differing opinions

Ability to challenge the status quo and make changes if needed

Ability to negotiate win-win solutions

Ability to be a good steward of the City's resources

Skill in developing multiple options for policymakers to consider

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you think it is necessary for the new City Manager to have had previous experience in any of the following areas?

City Management or other Local Government Management Experience

Academic Experience

Private Sector Experience

Other

City of Newark, Delaware - City Manager Position Profile - Community Survey

Community Survey

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* 1. Please identify which constituency you represent: (Select the option that best describes your position)

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* 2. Which three of the following leadership traits do you believe are most important for the next Manager to possess?

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* 3. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the City Manager to have to successfully lead Newark?

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* 4. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the City Manager?

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* 5. Do you think it is necessary for the new City Manager to have had previous experience in any of the following areas?

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* 6. What are the top three opportunities you think will be available for the new City Manager?

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* 7. What are the top three challenges you think will face the new City Manager?

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* 8. Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment
for Newark's next City Manager?

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* 9. In which City Council District do you reside or work? (Optional Question)

Click for District Map

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* 10. How long have you lived or worked in the City of Newark? (Optional Question)

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* 1. Please identify which constituency you represent: (Select the option that best describes your position)

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* 2. Which three of the following leadership traits do you believe are most important for the next Manager to possess?

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* 3. Which three of the following management styles do you believe are essential for the City Manager to have to successfully lead Newark?

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* 4. Which five of the following abilities and skills do you believe are most essential to perform the work of the City Manager?

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* 5. Do you think it is necessary for the new City Manager to have had previous experience in any of the following areas?

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* 6. What are the top three opportunities you think will be available for the new City Manager?

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* 7. What are the top three challenges you think will face the new City Manager?

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* 8. Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment for Newark's next City Manager?

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* 9. In which City Council District do you reside or work? (Optional Question)Click for District Map

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* 10. How long have you lived or worked in the City of Newark? (Optional Question)

* 8. Do you have any other comments related to the recruitment
for Newark's next City Manager?

* 9. In which City Council District do you reside or work? (Optional Question)

Click for District Map