The best way to educate on the answer to this question and to give more insight for communities that we have found so far is that most of the State of Michigan communities rely on these International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Guidelines
INFO: https://icma.org/documents/recruitment-guidelines?utm_source=chatgpt.com
GUIDELINES: Recruitment Guidelines Handbook Update
For some insight into the process:
Professional local government managers are committed to:
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Serving as stewards of representative democracy
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Practicing the highest standards of honesty and integrity in local governance, as reflected in ICMA’s Code of Ethics
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Building sustainable communities as a core responsibility
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Networking and exchanging knowledge and skills across international boundaries
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Committing to lifelong learning and professional development
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Ensuring financial integrity and responsible management of community resources
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Implementing best management practices
The role of the media in the recruitment process includes:
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Acknowledging that media involvement is shaped by state law and local practice
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Briefing the media at the outset on the timing and major steps of the recruitment process
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Providing a general update on the overall response after the résumé submission deadline, when appropriate
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Protecting the confidentiality of résumés to avoid discouraging qualified candidates
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Informing applicants in advance of applicable public disclosure requirements
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Consulting with the local government attorney to determine what information may be released
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Establishing clear and consistent boundaries on information shared with the media
Decision point: community engagement in developing the administrator profile
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Determining whether community members or committees will participate in the recruitment process
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Recognizing that recruitment is most often conducted without direct community involvement
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Considering targeted community or committee input when developing the administrator profile
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Using community input to clarify expectations and better define the administrator’s role
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Facilitating engagement through staff, an outside recruiter, or elected officials, as appropriate
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Clearly communicating that final authority rests with the governing body
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Affirming that the administrator reports directly to the governing body
