KCEDP Executive Director Recruitment Charter_Final Draft

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KCEDP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT CHARTER MISSION The Kittitas County Economic Development Partnership (KCEDP) Executive Director Recruitment Subcommittee conducts a fair, efficient, and comprehensive search to identify and recommend the most qualified candidate who possesses executive leadership, economic development expertise, and a collaborative spirit necessary to successfully launch and lead the KCEDP in achieving its regional economic goals. SCOPE The KCEDP Executive Director Recruitment Subcommittee is responsible for the following: • Recruitment Strategy and Planning o Understand the business needs, strategic objectives, and desired qualities of the role. o Review and recommend a finalized job description and candidate profile (knowledge, skills, abilities, and preferred qualifications)to COG. o Identify and Approve compensation band. o Approve recruitment strategies including advertising channels, outreach, budget, timelines, candidate evaluation tools, etc. • Application Screening o Review all applications thoroughly against the approved job description and agreed upon evaluation tools. o Identify a shortlist of candidates who meet qualifications and desired competencies. • Conduct Interviews o Develop interview questions, scoring rubrics, and candidate exercises or presentations. o Manage the interview process through final presentation of candidate(s)to COG. • Candidate Assessment and Recommendation o Discuss candidate strengths, concerns, and overall suitability for the role. o Select and forward a minimum of one and a maximum of three highly qualified, agreed upon finalists to the full Conference of Governments (COG). o Provide executive summaries of the Subcommittee's rationale for the recommended candidates. • Confidentiality, Compliance, and Communication o Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all candidate information, deliberations, and recruitment records including scoring, screening, and interview materials throughout the process. o Ensure the recruitment process is fair, consistent, and compliant with applicable federal and state employment laws. o Report progress and milestones to COG and/or the Board of County Commissioners as requested.