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City Manager Review Form Criteria

 

MANAGERIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

 
a.

Understands modern fiscal and budgeting techniques. Effectively prepares and administers the annual budget.

 
b.

Accessible to and maintains good rapport with civic and community groups and associations.

 
c.

A good manager of his staff. Builds and maintains a positive, results oriented work climate which promotes increased morale and loyalty among all levels of employees. Handles formal labor relations appropriately. '

 
d.

Non-political but understands and works effectively with elected officials and in the political arena.

 
e.

Makes decisions in a timely manner and accepts responsibility for outcomes.

 
f.

Keeps Commission informed on issues being dealt with by the administration and issues likely to come before them. Implements Commission with timely and forthright information.

 
g.

Accessible to the media and maintains an open and professional relationship with assigned reporters.

 
h.

Achieves the goals and objectives set by the Commission and does so within specified budget and time parameters.

 
i.

Maintains and fosters effective intergovernmental relationships with neighboring cities.

 
j.

Keeps abreast of developments and trends in his profession and continues to pursue professional education that is mutually beneficial to him and the city.

 
k.

Promote the development of long term goals and plans and actively work toward the achievement of these plans.

 

 

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

 
a.

Mature professionally and personally

 
b: A sense of humor  
c. Open, approachable, a good listener  
d. Non-defensive  
e. Energetic  
f. Proactive, not a procrastinator  
g. Manages time well  
h. Enjoys people - is friendly  
i. Good personal appearance  
j. Self-confidence  
k. Sensitive and considerate  
i . Can be tough when the occasion demands  
m. Speaks to the point and with candor  
n.

Pursues innovation and creativity