Recruiter details background checks, 'first‑year' exercise and reference process for finalists

Sep 9, 2026

The recruiter told the council finalists will face criminal history, credit and academic checks plus 360 reference reviews and optional DISC/personality assessments; finalists will also prepare a written 'first‑year game plan.'

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At the finalist stage the search firm told the council it will run expanded vetting: criminal history, credit and academic checks, and 360‑style reference inquiries of supervisors, peers and subordinates.

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