City Manager Peggy Merriss announced her retirement from the City effective 12/31/18. The City Commission hired GovHR to lead the executive search for the position; and, as part of the process GovHR is seeking input on the qualities, skills and traits that are important for a new city manager.
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What are the key characteristics you think we need in our next City Manager?
I believe that our next City Manager should have read the book "What I Found in a Thousand Towns" authored by singer-songwriter Dar Williams. It provides interesting observations about how communities come together.What do you believe are the key challenges that need to be addressed by the next City Manager?
No response.What would you like candidates for our City Manager position to know about the City of Decatur and why you've chosen to live and/ or work here?
No response.