Monrovia Continues Search for a New City Manager

By Susan Motander
On February 15, the time period expired for applicants to file for the position of Monrovia’s City Manager. Danielle Tellez, Human Resources Division Manager outlined the process of selecting the new City Manager.
The city has contracted with Bob Murray and Associates, a Northern California search firm which specializes in municipal government employees according to Tellez. The firm will now assess the qualifications of the applicants to determine those best suite for the position. The company has already met with the City Council and members of the city staff to discuss their respective ideas of the type of person needed for the position.
Tellez said that on March 6, the firm will meet with the City Council, in closes session, and will present them with the names and resumes of the top eight to ten candidates. The City Council will interview these applicants on March 16. This first interview should narrow the applicant pool down to three or so for further interviews.
Two panels will interview these finalists during the morning on March 23, Tellez said. One panel will consist of community members selected by the City Council. The other will be made of the Directors of each City Department. After interviewing the applicants, the panel members will meet with the City Council to discuss their impressions of the candidates.
According to Tellez, the City Council will meet with the finalists for a second interview in the afternoon of the same day. This should lead to a selection of a preference for one or more candidates. Negotiations regarding salary and compensation will be held and ultimately a new City Manager selected.

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