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File #: AM No. 21-150   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 9/17/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/5/2021 Final action: 10/5/2021
Title: Confirmation of the Appointment of Michael Marchand to serve as Redmond's Technology and Information Services (TIS) Director
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2126

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Kseniya Daly
Human Resources Manager


TITLE:
title
Confirmation of the Appointment of Michael Marchand to serve as Redmond's Technology and Information Services (TIS) Director


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has made an offer of employment to Michael Marchand as the TIS Director. This offer is contingent on confirmation of appointment by City Council.
body

? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
RMC 2.02.050 Appointment of Department Heads.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A


OUTCOMES:
Mr. Marchand provides the experience and leadership capability needed for the TIS Director role. His background and technical and interpersonal skills will make him an asset to the TIS Department, the City's leadership team, and the Community.



COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
TIS Director
o Posted on June 29, 2021 and open for 27 days.
o Marilynne Beard, retired Deputy City Manager at City of Kirkland, ICMA Senior Advisor and consultant, served as an external panelist in the first-round panel interviews on August 18, 2021.
o Top candidates were reviewed by Mayor, Chief Operating Officer, HR Director, Chief of Police, Chief of Fire, Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Director, Planning Director and Finance Director on August 25, 2021.
o Employee forum conducted on August 26, 2021.
o Verbal Offer extended on September 8, 2021.
o Background and reference screening began on September 9, 2021 and results were received on September 14, 2021.
o Council Interview conducted on September 21, 2021.
o Confirmation appointment ...

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