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Page 3 PROPOSAL Project Understanding and Approach The RFP provided by the City describes an evaluation process which is very similar to the approach I have used over the course of more than 60 performance evaluations in the last 4+ years. My proposal suggests modifications to this approach which I feel would improve the quality of the feedback obtained and ensure that all participants have an equal opportunity to provide their input. The performance evaluations would be conducted over the course of two to three months, using one-on-one interviews to obtain feedback from the five City Council members. In lieu of a questionnaire for the 360-degree evaluation of the City Manager, I propose interviewing up to 10 senior staff members in the same manner as the Council interviews. The detailed scope of work is as follows: 1. Prepare Outline for Self-Assessments I will prepare suggested outlines for the City Manager and City Attorney to aid in their preparation of written self-assessments. I will meet online with each individual to discuss the self- assessments, and if desired, I will review the self-assessments before they are finalized and offer feedback and suggestions. These self-assessments will be submitted by the City Manager and City Attorney directly to the City Council prior to my conducting any interviews. 2. Interview Mayor and City Councilmembers In my experience, it can be difficult for all elected officials to find the time to complete questionnaires for performance evaluations, and the results (e.g., completeness, level of detail, timeliness) will vary considerably from one Councilmember to another. I propose that in lieu of asking the Council to complete a questionnaire, I conduct one-on-one interviews via Zoom or Teams with all members of the City Council for both evaluations, using two sets of open-ended questions that will be shared in advance. The interviews will be confidential, and feedback will be blended and reported anonymously. Each interview will last approximately 1 to 1 ¼ hours per position. Docusign Envelope ID: 516AF49D-2735-491F-A208-3EC4B34CC4C1