TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2125
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Ame? Quiriconi
Senior Talent Consultant
TITLE:
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Confirmation of the Appointment of Loreen Hamilton to serve as Redmond's Parks and Recreation Director
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has offered Loreen Hamilton a promotion from Deputy Parks Director to the Parks and Recreation Director. This offer is contingent on confirmation of appointment by City Council.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Ms. Hamilton possesses the experience and leadership capabilities needed for this role. She brings an extensive background and skill set to the Parks and Recreation department and has demonstrated the ability to become an asset to the City's leadership team and Redmond community.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
* Requirements were performed by City of Redmond staff.
o Position posted on February 25, 2022, and open for 46 days.
o There was one internal candidate.
o Phone interviews were conducted with the top candidates.
o The internal candidate was determined by the Mayor, Chief Operating Officer, and Directors Team to have the most relevant experience and fit for the position.
o Verbal Offer extended to internal candidate and accepted.
o Confirmation appointment by Council scheduled for May 17, 2022.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Advertising and direct recruiting efforts were expanded to reach a large audience in effort to diversify the applicant pool and a custom job brochure was developed to attract executive level talent. Targeted recruitment e...
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