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Council frames city manager recruitment: salary range approved, residency to be listed as preference
Summary
Councilors approved a competitive salary range proposed by staff and told the executive search consultant to advertise residency within city limits as a preference rather than a strict requirement; council discussed a 12–18 month grace period and other negotiable contract terms.
Kalispell councilors asked staff and their executive search consultant to advertise the open city manager position with a competitive salary range recommended by staff and to treat residency in Kalispell as a preference—not a hard requirement—while retaining the option to negotiate residency in a final contract.
Human Resources Director Denise told council that GMP Consultants was hired as the executive search firm and requested direction on a salary starting range and residency requirements. “GMP…
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