Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide nationwide executive level recruitment services related to the search for a new Director of the Department of Inspector General. Ralph Andersen & Associates will work with City Administration to design, recommend, and implement a robust, transparent, and inclusive process to recruit the best candidates nationwide.
The City of Columbus is the 14th most populous city in the United States with an estimated population of 879,170 and a geographic size of 223 square miles. According to the Census Bureau, Columbus was the ninth fastest growing large city in the country in terms of population increase between July 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission reports that by 2050 the Columbus Metropolitan Area will surpass 3 million residents. The City of Columbus is a vibrant, fast-growing, economically and culturally diverse City. Therefore the process for identifying, recruiting, and assessing qualified candidates whose talents best meet the needs of the greater Columbus community is paramount.
Ralph Andersen & Associates will work with the City in a variety of capacities, including, but not limited to: the development and implementation of the overall search timeline and strategy; review of job description; establishment of consensus on a search plan; creation of an initial short list of candidates; performance of basic referencing of short list of candidates; presentation of updated short list to City; the narrowing of short list candidates by additional reference checks; interview short list of candidates; development of offer for finalist; contract negotiation; and onboarding of candidate.
Waiver Request: Executive level recruitment services are needed for a new Director of the Department of Inspector General. The Department of Finance and Management respectfully re...
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