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, , accept or reject ideas, but the Manager works for the entire community. Ms. Wooten noted agreement regarding the questionnaire, but she feels two e questionnaires should be devised: one for staff and department heads, and one for the general public. . Ms. Miller noted that input could be requested from many sectors, but the final decision would be made by the council. Mr. Delay stated that this process may give additional ideas. Ms. Mill er agreed but noted that the timing is crucial. Carol Baker stated that from a public relations standpoint, if input is requested, then people need to feel that their ideas have made a difference, and suggested that, if it would not be that way, input not be solicited. Mr. Delay noted he would like to see all the suggestions that could be obtained because he has not been able to think of every possible criterion. Mayor Keller cautioned the council about allowing the publ ic input questionnaires to become a farce. Mr. Murray stated that this process is a way to make a series of decisions over a period of time. Mr. Hamel asked if the firm that had recruited Mr. Henry was among those being considered. Mr. Henry responded that it is. He suggested that perhaps a subcommittee could come back to the full council and make a recommendation. Ms. Smith agreed. Mr. Lieuallen asked what the cost will be. Mr. Henry responded that it varies depending upon the scope of responsibilities and actual expenses incurred. Ms. Smith stated that she would also like to see a subcommittee assigned the responsibility for developing the two questionnaires. e The deadline date for submission of applications was discussed and con- sensus was that the deadline would be October 8, 1980, which Mr. Henry noted should be adequate time for the recruiting firm and then would allow 30 days for interviewing. Mr. Delay asked how long it would be from the time that the appl ications were closed until the batch of appl ications would be available to the council. Mr. Henry responded that it would be approximately two to three weeks. Mayor Keller noted if this time limit were to be kept, a firm should be chosen by August 6. Mr. Delay asked when the public hearing would occur and Mayor Keller responded that the subcommittee could get the firm on board and they could make a presentation of the profile for the ideal Manager at the council meeting on August 13. Mr. Henry noted that following a presentation by the consultants, public hearing would be opened. The council then discussed how they could specify confidentiality in the ad and how to post the salary, what qualifications would be acceptable, where the applications were to go, and confirmed the deadline date. Mr. Long noted that if confidentiality is to be ensured, executive sessions would need to be called. e 7/31/80--6