Human Resources on Aug. 26 reported the results of a 90‑day recruitment for the city manager position: the city received 112 submissions, with a mix of bachelor's and master's degrees, several applicants with municipal experience and a small number that listed credentials such as ICMA membership. HR Director Renina Fuller told council she had received some councilmembers' candidate selections and asked the remaining members to provide their top lists in advance of the Sept. 9 workshop so staff could compile a consolidated shortlist.Why it matters: The personnel choice will determine chief executive leadership for city operations and budget implementation. Council stressed a transparent, efficient process and said members should submit preferences so HR can identify candidates with broad council support to interview. Body: Fuller summarized the ad platforms used (LinkedIn, ICMA, FCCMA, Florida League of Cities and local posting) and noted the closing of the posting Aug. 15. She gave a statistical snapshot: 90 applicants listed bachelor's degrees, 69 listed master's degrees, 22 listed municipal senior-executive experience and several listed military leadership. Fuller said she had received lists from three councilmembers and requested that the mayor and other councilmembers submit their ranked lists to HR three to four days before the Sept. 9 workshop to allow staff to assemble an aggregated top‑25 list. Councilmembers discussed how to reduce the pool to a workable interview slate and requested that, once the pool is reduced to a smaller group, candidates provide additional materials (white papers or short presentations) and be available for recorded video introductions so council can assess communication and policy ideas. Outcome and next steps: Council agreed to the process guidance: members will submit their shortlists to HR, who will consolidate the results ahead of the Sept. 9 meeting. Fuller will also prepare a recommended vetting plan (background checks and references) and staff asked council to identify any specific due‑diligence items they want included. Ending: HR said it will deliver the consolidated list and candidate materials before the Sept. 9 workshop and return to council with a proposed timeline for interviews, presentations and background checks.