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CITY COUNCIL ~tEGULAR MEETING. PAGE 5
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 19$7
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A enda Item Na 7 - .Consideration of authorizin the Cit Mana er
to enter into a contrac with Jensen-Oldan and Associates to
conduct an executive search for a new Co11e e Station Police
Chief.
City Manager Cole stated that the retirement of Police Chief
h~lef Mr Cole
Marvin Byrd created the need to-se ect a new c
stated that his recommendation is to retain a firm to conduct
this search; therefore, he has :contacted Jensen-Oldani, of
Bellevue, Washington. He `explained that:: he had asked only the
one firm for a proposal and noted that Jensen-oldan has more
experience in the field of police chief search than does any _
other executive search firm. He stated hat a large percentage
of the company's work has been done in Texas.
The amount of the contract would be $11,250 plus expenses
directly related to the search. City Manager Cole stated that
several. of the council members had expressed concern because of
the lack of specific information about the amount for the related
expenses. Mr Cole pointed out that no estimate can be made
until the candidates are located and the distances involved are
determined. Mr. Cole noted that the Council will have.. control
over that part since they will decide which candidates .are to be
interviewed by the firm; and, the council will directly approve
`in advance any expenses before they are incurred.
City Manager Cole stated his` belief that because of the nature of
this community, the -office of police chief is the most important
appointment made, due to the significant powers vested in the
position. He commented that the most reasonable approach to
`ensure that :the best appointment is made, is to employ
professionals to conduct the search. He mentioned that the. final
candidates will have their names publicized by the media, which
will put (them in a defensive position. Under the circumstances,
the best candidates may not .come forward if the city were to rely
on advertisements. A search firm has the expertise to overcome
this problem. To get the best candidates, the use of a search
firm is a wise expenditure. .
Councilman Haddox asked if' Jensen-Oldani has an office in,Tex~s.
He commented about the transportation expenses from their
Washington base. City Manager Cole replied that he was not sure;.
however, one-third of the firm's work is done in ~ Texas.
Councilman :Brown inquired about the amount of expenses paid by
the other cities in Texas who used Jensen-Oldan City Manager
Cole explained that he had called some of the Texas cities who
`used the firm but had :.not asked for that specif is information.