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Ms. Smith stated that Norm Roberts of KornlFerry International had e recruited Hugh McKinley to San Diego. Mayor Keller stated that both firms had appeared confident that they could adhere to council guidelines. Mr. Andersen had told him that he could give as many updates to the council as desired. Mr. Roberts indicated that he could do that if the council felt it were necessary. Mr. Andersen had indicated that whenever the council needed him, he would be available; Mr. Roberts had said that it was never necessary to make more than three trips to any city. In regard to nation- wide recruiting, Mr. Andersen's firm is oriented to the West Coast, and they feel there are distinct differences between eastern and western cities since western cities have a more open form of government. Mr. Roberts would use his office as a central firm and has offices elsewhere in the country making recommendations to him. Mr. Andersen has a strong association with ICMA and the National League of Cities and would do national recruiting himself. Mr. Delay stated that he had spoken with Steve Bauer who stated that Mr. Andersen has eight years of background working with mayors and city councils and did not feel that KornlFerry had comparable experience since they primarily deal with management employment. He expressed confidence that Mr. Andersen does an aggressive job of'recruiting because of his experience. Korn/Ferry did a good job recruiting for Lake Oswego and Milwaukie. The KornlFerry firm is more structured and larger, so more delegation would ensue. Mayor Keller stated that he had questioned Mr. Andersen about department head involvement and had also spoken with KornlFerry about this. Both - firms were comfortable with the council starting solicitation of input from department heads. Mr. Andersen stated the concern that the profile that is developed should be primarily up to the council. He felt he could do a good job and not conflict with the council IS desires. In regard to the department head questionnaire, Ms. Smith stated that Mr. Andersen had told her that he would meet with department heads if desired. Neither firm had indicated that this would be a problem. Mayor Keller stated that part of the decision to have the recruiter meet with the department heads would be a reflection of what was contained in the answers to the questionnaires. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned. (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) LN:db/CM8a21 e 8/4/80--2