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Mr. Patrick Klaers City of Elk River March 9, 2005 Page 2 To achieve a consensus, Sathe Executive Search will craft a set of proprietary survey tools to identify points of agreement and disagreement among the search team members. Additionally, during our meetings, we will listen to all views of what is needed for success in the position. With your approval, we will interview some city hall staff and active citizens to get their input and help them feel included in the selection process. The next step is to meet as a group to discuss areas of agreement and to reach a consensus on matters where opinions may differ. After any differences are resolved, we will draft a position profile for your approval. The profile will clarify the scope of the position and the key attributes that you have agreed are important. The profile also serves as an effective recruiting tool after our initial contact with candidates. Targeted Custom Research and Sourcing After the survey, consensus building, and profile are completed, we will build a target list to begin our research stage to identify and locate qualified candidates. We will initiate direct contact with targeted individuals and invite them to consider your opportunity. We also ask for referrals. We may place tailored announcements in various trade media, including the Internet and our web site at www.sathe.com. so that additional candidates may contact us. Our previous searches and extensive database are often a productive resource to generate qualified referrals, as well. It is likely that we will have contact with over one hundred prospective candidates during this phase of the search process. Summary of Methods to Identify Candidates 1. Direct recruiting from targeted cities. 2. The Sathe candidate database developed over 30 years. 3. The Internet, including our website at www.sathe.com. 4. References from colleagues in the search industry. 5. Position announcements in select media and professional trade organizations. 6. Referrals from the City of Elk River search committee. Search Firm Interviews and Evaluations Each candidate's background will be carefully reviewed to identify and select the most qualified candidates from those we have contacted. You may also suggest candidates whom you would like us to evaluate and include in our process. As a representative of the City of Elk River, you may be assured that all candidates will be given equal consideration under the Title Seven Law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual preference, religion, national origin, etc. We will endeavor to reach qualified affirmative action candidates and will abide by the Minnesota Data Practices Act. Progress Report and Meeting After approximately four weeks, we recommend that we meet with you to review our progress. We will prepare summary narratives on the most qualified candidates and present any additional useful information uncovered during the course of our work. Usi.ng your feedback, we will recommend two candidates for your in-depth interviews.