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Police advisory committee recommends using search firm, hiring incentives in chief search
Summary
The Police Department Advisory Committee told the Wymore City Council it recommends contracting with an executive search agency to recruit a new police chief and exploring a hiring bonus and relocation reimbursement; the council asked the committee to research firms and return with the top three options.
The Police Department Advisory Committee reported to the Wymore City Council on April 1 that it recommends using an executive search agency to assist in recruiting a new chief of police and is considering recruitment incentives. Committee members discussed an optional hiring bonus and relocation expense reimbursement to strengthen candidate interest; the committee also recommended posting the position on the city website and the city's Facebook page.
"They would like to see the position posted on the City Website and Facebook page," Neil Van Boening reported, summarizing the committee's recommendations. The committee discussed pursuing a contract with an executive search agency and exploring incentives; no formal contract was approved at the meeting.
Council members responded by asking the committee to research potential hiring agencies and return with the top three companies for consideration. Councilman Max Allen and Mayor Collin Meints asked the committee to compile candidate-recruitment options and cost estimates so the council can consider whether to authorize a contract or incentives at a future meeting.
There was no formal vote to retain an agency or to set incentive amounts during the April 1 meeting. The next step is for the committee to present researched options and estimated costs to the council for a future decision.
