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• Comfortable being the face of the organizatfon, speaking publicly, and interactfng with various interest groups. • Demonstrate actfve involvement in relevant professional associatfons, networks, and all levels of the organizatfon. • A proven leader who has developed a culture where staff feel valued. Support and engage as well as take the tfme to celebrate the team’s successes as well as the ability to overcome challenges. • Change Champion: empower staff and Leadership Team to feel heard and make decisions. Embrace ideas for the betterment of the organizatfon. • Experience in Human Resource Management, encourage and support workforce development, and work effectfvely with unions. • Support and coach: create an inclusive team environment, recognize strengths and talent of staff, and care for the well-being of others. Have open door policy for all levels of staff. • A strong communicator with an ability to manage adversity and respond to a crisis in a calm and factual manner, quickly utflizing a vast network of regional resources to move the community forward. • Is self-aware, asks appropriate questfons, and knows what it takes to excel within a well- established organizatfon. • Practfces management by walking around: is approachable and an actfve listener. • Not a micromanager: respectiul of others work style and nuances. Assumes the positfve. • Is decisive, direct, and diplomatfc. Able to balance the needs of staff, residents, and various interest groups. • Unflappable: is a calming, yet confident presence. • Creatfve, resourceful, analytfcal, and critfcal thinker with a quick mind set for developing resolutfon. • Passionate about leadership, local government, and the community. • Focuses on the big picture. Is innovatfve, strategic, delegates, and committed to follow - through. • Has a sense of humor and ability to connect. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES OF THE CITY MANAGER