Prompted by the announced plans by current Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander to not renew his employment contract as City Manager, the City of Kenai continues its process of filling the upcoming City Manager vacancy.
The Kenai City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd will include the approval of the proposed schedule for accepting and approving of applicants.
The proposed schedule, with approval by the City Council, is as follows:
November 2, Regular Council Meeting: New Employee Subcommittee Selected Council May Convene into Executive Session to Finalize Interview Questions and Applicant Selection Process
November 3 – November 10: Subcommittee Develops Top Candidate List and Delivers All Applications to Council
November 10, Special Meeting: Executive Session Notice to All Applicants Council Selects Top Candidates for Interviews Council May Convene into Executive Session
November 17/18, Special Meeting: Council Conducts City Manager Applicant Interviews– Council May Convene into Executive Session to select a candidate
This schedule may be modified to accommodate additional interviews and selection of finalist contingent upon reference and background checks.
The Supervisory Subcommittee on Kenai City Manager Recruitment met on Friday, October 21 and worked with the Human Resources Director to develop recommended interview questions.
Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander, announced that he plans to not pursue a renewal of his employment contract with the City of Kenai when it expires on January 9, 2023. Ostrander plans to continue his work as the City Manager until his contract expires January 9, 2023 and to assist in the smooth transition process.
