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Cromwell council selects local HR consulting firm to run expedited town manager search
Summary
After reviewing three proposals, the council voted 5–2 to hire the Human Resources Consulting Group (hourly model, recommended by CCM) to run the expedited town manager search; councilors discussed tradeoffs between cost, local knowledge and going to a full RFP process.
The Town Council reviewed three recruitment proposals and on June 10 voted 5–2 to engage the Human Resources Consulting Group to lead an expedited search for Cromwell’s next town manager.
Councilors compared three packages: a fixed‑fee national search (SGR) with broader candidate reach and a higher not‑to‑exceed price, a Praademic/Praademic Partners proposal (fixed fee estimated between $19,000–$24,000), and the Human Resources Consulting Group proposal (hourly at $175/hour, CCM‑recommended). Debate centered on cost transparency, local familiarity, the benefits of a fast timeline versus the thoroughness of a full RFP and interview process, and whether to accept a provider that required a budget increase.
After discussion the motion to hire the Human Resources Consulting Group passed (vote recorded as 5 in favor, 2 opposed). Council asked the town manager to engage the firm immediately and to assemble council members to work with the manager and consultant on job qualifications, compensation parameters and the recruitment timetable.
Next steps: Town Manager to formalize a contract with the firm, develop the position profile and compensation band, and schedule recruitment milestones and council participation in interview panels.
