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Published on January 26, 2023
HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena Commission will interview semifinalist candidates on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 as the next step in the process of hiring a City Manager. Two members of the Commission will conduct eight semifinalist interviews over the two days. Interviews will be closed to the public and facilitated by Communication & Management Services, LLC., which has led recruitment efforts for the position.
Following the semifinalist interviews, the Commission plans to narrow the applicant pool to a group of finalists. Interviews for the final candidates will be conducted publicly with participation from the full Commission. The Commission is planning opportunities for finalists to meet with representatives from the Helena Citizens’ Council and City leadership in public meetings.
The City began recruitment for its Manager position in early December and accepted applications through Jan. 23. The recruitment process garnered tremendous interest, with 37 applications from candidates across the country. Roughly 19 percent of the applicants reside within the State of Montana.
Following the semifinalist interviews, the Commission representatives will select an undetermined number of candidates to participate in the in-person finalist interviews, which are tentatively scheduled for late February. The public can expect more information on the finalist interview and selection process in the coming weeks.