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City Manager Search
The Michigan Municipal League (MML) is conducting the City of East Lansing's search for its next City Manager. MML has a reputation for providing the best possible advocacy, resources and services to Michigan's communities since 1899.
City Council Special Meeting: Evaluating the Applicants
Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
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City Council Special Meeting: Interviewing the Applicants
Monday, Aug. 7, beginning at 10 a.m.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
Community Meet & Greet Applicants for East Lansing's Next City Manager
Monday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
Watch the interview of applicants by City Council
Special Meeting: Selecting the Applicants
July 19, 6 p.m.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
View the PDF
The closing date for receiving applications was June 19.
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Search Process Schedule
1. Screening & Shortlist Phase
- Pre-screening activities including review of social media activity, general online screening and other public information;
- Application analysis, personal screening of viable candidates and reference checks;
- Develop a shortlist of candidates to present for the City’s consideration.
2. Interview & Selection Phase
- Guidance and recommendations on a robust interview format and process;
- Assistance with, and attendance at, a public forum for an informal “meet and greet” function to solicit community feedback of semi-finalists;
- Development of customized interview questions and attendance during the entire interview process.
3. Final Phase
- Extension of the conditional offer of employment and initiation of contract negotiation; and
- Completion of a full background check performed by a third-party of selected finalist.
View the position description in the community brochure (PDF)