HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9738 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9738
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 12, 2015
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The purpose of this report is to provide an update in the recruitment of a City of Fort Worth Police
Chief.
For approximately the last four weeks the search firm, Slavin Management Consultants, has been
actively recruiting and screening candidates for the Police Chief position. That phase of the
recruitment cycle will be completed within the next couple of weeks and a progress report on a
number of top prospects that clearly meet the City's specifications for the position will be
reviewed with the City Manager to narrow the list. Those candidates that management has the
greatest interest in will then go through an interview by the consultant that is intended to measure
both fit and technical ability. Additionally, in-depth background checks on those individuals who
continue to demonstrate their overall suitability for the position will be conducted. The
background check will include not only credit checks, educational verification, examination of civil
court records and driving records, but also detailed and extensive reference checking, speaking
directly to individuals who are now or have been in positions of evaluating the candidate's job
performance. Candidates are required to provide a large number of references.
While the above activities are taking place, the format of the finalist process will be determined. It
is the intent of the City Manager that, while respecting candidates anonymity, the process will
continue to be transparent with stakeholders having broad access to the top candidates and input
to the decision making of executive management. The process is likely to include interviewing
panels, receptions, briefings or other suitable mechanisms.
The Mayor and Council may expect regular updates on the status of the recruitment process for
the Police Chief.
David Cooke
City Manager
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