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organization is managed. Dennis's conduct during his interactions with the City Council is also noteworthy. I watch the meetings and am always impressed by his composure and professionalism. Two examples: Dennis was asked explicitly by the City Council to lend his expertise and perspective to council discussions. He does this honestly and forthrightly, despite knowing that it may elicit angry or indignant retorts from those whose positions or actions he may be challenging. His willingness to fulfill the Council's stated wishes and suffer the potential consequences is admirable. Dennis has a remarkable ability to remain composed and professional while being subjected to (often rudely delivered) criticism. Watch the tape of almost any City Council meeting and witness the behavior he routinely and gracefully rises above. In addition to the executive-level work Dennis does, he also sets a great example as a City employee who is not above it all. He is conscientious, punctual, respectful of others, and hard working. He assumes full responsibility for his own actions and those of his staff and frequently reiterates his five core values for good government, which he not only promotes, but seems to live by. Employee 18: I'm pleased to have been selected to provide input about Dennis Taylor's performance over the past year. As an employee that works closely with Dennis, I believe my interaction with him is more of a personal nature and as such the answers to the questions will reflect that. In what areas does the CM's performance meet your expectations? Dennis' responsibilities as City Manager are extremely broad-based: first and foremost, he must work with the mayor and council implementing their policies, procedures and goals; he serves as the leader of his executive team steering the city's work plans toward successful achievement of the council policies; he's the main cheerleader for all city employees motivating them to professionally devote their skills and dedication to the citizens of Eugene; he attends and participates in community workshops, neighborhood meetings, events, and celebrations; he meets, strategizes and negotiates with colleagues and community partners constantly striving to i'mprove the area's issues and problems for everyone; and, in his spare time, Dennis serves as an example to my immediate work group showing us what it's like to be a consummate professional who, at all times, demonstrates dedication, kindness, honesty, sincerity, humor and above all integrity. City Manager Evaluation 12 July 2005 Employee Comments