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DDA Human Resources, Inc. a David Drawn Associates Company May 3, 2024 Mayor and City Council City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Honorable Mayor Dietz and Members of the Council, Wayzata Office: 3620 Northome Ave Wayzata, MN 55391 (612) 920-3320x116 1 fax: (612) 605-2375 pat(@daviddrown.com www.ddahumanresources.com Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to assist the City of Elk River with a search for your next Police Chief. Our firm has extensive experience with local governments, and we thoroughly understand the complexities faced by local governments in Minnesota. DDA HR uses a proven, comprehensive process ensuring clients can identify the best candidate for their organization and community. The attached proposal includes several elements that set us apart in our approach to providing this service. Highlights include: • Knowledge: Our firm comprehensively understands local government in Minnesota, and our consultants are former Administrators with significant experience. • Neutral Third Party: We provide a neutral, objective perspective and ensure the process is focused on assisting the Council with finding the best possible fit. If you select DDA, be assured you will not have to deal with political challenges that can creep into the hiring process. • Brochure/Profile: We develop a detailed, professional profile to present the organization in the most positive manner. A sample is attached. • Advertising and Outreach: Our advertising and direct outreach is comprehensive and designed to penetrate deeper and reach more potential candidates. Our depth and scope of outreach is unparalleled. • Experience: DDA HR has conducted more Minnesota city and county executive searches in the last five years than any other firm by a wide margin. • Adherence to deadlines: When a deadline is established, we will meet it. • Video Interview: DDA uses video interviews in the screening process to get quality data that may not be apparent on resumes. These videos are used by the Council to make informed decisions on who to interview. DDA believes that the elected body should pick candidates to interview, not us. We will make sure the Council has the needed information to make this effective. You know best. • Candidate Communication: Through direct contact and a sophisticated software system, we ensure candidates understand the process and where they stand at all times. Candidates deserve nothing less. • Work Personality Index: Prior to deciding on final candidates, the Council will receive a personality index report on each person being considered for an interview. • Background Check Process: Instead of doing a comprehensive background check on a single finalist, we do a comprehensive background and reference check on all finalists interviewed by the Council. This does not include the law enforcement specific background check that will need to be done on the selected candidate. • Intellectual Profile: Each finalist will complete an intellectual profile measuring verbal reasoning, mathematical and logical reasoning, and overall mental aptitude. • All Inclusive Pricing: Costs for all the services we provide are included. No surprises with us. • Two-year Guarantee: We include a two-year guarantee because we use a proven process that you can trust. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patrick Melvin Page 313 of 430