CITY MANAGER

CITY OF CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

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City of Charlotte, NC, is recruiting nationwide for a new City Manager.  Successful candidate must have:

bulletA bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
bulletA master’s degree in Public Administration or related field highly desirable.
bulletDemonstrated evidence of continued professional development through completion of seminars, workshops and training programs to stay abreast of local government management filed.  Participation in professional development activities at the state and national level is important.
bulletSignificant, fiscally-responsible, seasoned professional management experience and skills, principally as local government manager or assistant in a similar or larger governmental organization.
bulletA proven track record of working in a large urban community, managing a large staff, managing a complex multi-functional organization and addressing urban problems required.
bulletA strong background in finance and budgeting and ability to meet community needs and goals.
bulletDemonstrated understanding of and experience in the role that successful economic development efforts play in allowing a community to maintain reasonable costs required.
bulletExperience managing a dynamic and growing community is important.
bulletExperience working in a diverse community.

 Final Candidates will be introduced publicly!

 If interested, visit our website for more details at http://managersearch.charmeck.org .  You may also submit resumes by close of business April 13, 2007, to:

James L. Mercer

The Mercer Group, Inc

5579 B Chamblee Dunwoody Road # 511

Atlanta, GA 30338

770.551.0403 Voice

770.399.9749 Fax

EMAIL: mercer@mindspring.com

WEBSITE: www.mercergroupinc.com