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Council forms search committee for city manager recruitment; two council members to participate

Aspen City Council · May 13, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported 34 bids for an executive recruitment firm and proposed a search committee; Council members John and another volunteer agreed to join staff counsel and deputy city manager on the selection committee to interview finalists and choose a recruiting firm.

Administrative Services Director Elsa Farrell told council the RFP for an executive recruitment firm generated 34 bids and staff recommended creating a search committee that would include internal staff counsel and one or two council members to interview finalists and select a firm. Farrell said the search firm will assist with the job profile, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and compensation negotiation.

Council members volunteered to serve on the interview panel; Elsa Farrell and staff will finalize the schedule after the committee convenes and will report back to council with a refined timeline and communications plan. The council emphasized transparency and periodic updates to the public during the recruitment process.