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Sarasota commissioners approve candidate-review process, add five semifinalists
Summary
The Sarasota City Commission on Jan. 13 approved a refined hiring process and a Sumter Consulting recommendation to advance a group of semifinalists in the city manager search, adding five candidates; commissioners set a Feb. 10 special meeting and debated timing of background checks and public finalist events.
Sarasota City commissioners on Jan. 13 approved a refined process to screen and advance candidates in the city manager search, endorsing Sumter Local Government—onsultant Warren Hudpacher nd agreeing to review recorded interviews ahead of a Feb. 10 special meeting to choose semifinalists and finalists.
The decision, made by unanimous vote after a lengthy presentation and questions, affirms Sumter—onsulting—fforts to provide recorded interviews, written notes and an open-source media review to help commissioners vet candidates. Hudpacher told the commission, "The idea is that we do not want any surprises," and outlined a three-step approach that ends with a public, duly noticed meeting where commissioners will vote on any final appointment.
Why it matters: Choosing a new city manager will shape managerial oversight, budgeting and long-term strategy for Sarasota. Commissioners directed the…
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