The search firm apparently needed more time. Instead of putting forward candidate Gurban "with reservations" (their words), Oldani should have requested time to put together a candidate pool they believed in. That doesn't inspire confidence in their judgement.
Regards, Jason Stone Diamond Lake --- John Erwin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There has been quite a bit of discussion on this list about the current > search and I just wanted to weigh in on a couple of issues. > > First, There was recent a criticism of the Oldani Group and the job they > have done with the Park Superintendent search. I would inform the list that > we had approx. 23 candidates for the Superintendent position. Of those 23, > 5 were found to be acceptable by the Oldani group as noted in a recent > public meeting. After reading the background information, I supported the 5 > that Oldani recommended and agreed with their choices. Unfortunately, 3 of > the 5 candidates have withdrawn. This leaves us with two candidates. I > very much look forward to hearing from these 2. > > It is also not unusual that there are withdrawals in such a search for an > upper level management position as existing employers may make counter > offers. We are especially vulnerable to this as our pay for the > Superintendent position is considerably below most other Park systems of > similar size (often $20,000-40,000 per year less) because of state salary > caps. > > Second, I remind the group/list that we have not heard either candidate > interview yet! I very much look forward to hearing from both candidates. > To suggest that any commissioner will absolutely vote one way or another is > premature. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
