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Timeframe Key Actions & Milestones <br /> November to mid December Subcommittee Formalization & Preparation: Identify and formalize the recruitment <br /> 2025 subcommittee. Draft the subcommittee's charter and recruitment timeline. Complete <br /> the execution of the Kittitas County Economic Development Partnership (KCEDP) <br /> Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU.) <br /> Mid-December 2025 Recruitment Planning: Formalize the subcommittee's charter at the December <br /> Conference of Governments (COG) meeting. Coordinate first meeting with the <br /> subcommittee for early January. <br /> Early-Mid January 2026 Recruitment Subcommittee: Review the JD and hiring value/characteristics, timeline <br /> and budget. Draft/review the recruitment strategy. Align on confidentiality <br /> requirements for the subcommittee. Launch Readiness: Finalize and approve the JD, <br /> timeline, budget and a structured interview guide/scorecard. <br /> Mid-to-Late January 2026 Finalize and approve the JD, timeline, budget and a structured interview <br /> guide/scorecard. Report to COG prior to launch. KCEDP Action Committee Summit <br /> (separate from the hiring process, but good for building momentum). <br /> Early February 2026 Post the position widely. Initiate outreach to relevant professional networks. <br /> Recruitment& KCEDP Launch: Recruitment period runs (4-5 weeks). <br /> Late February-mid March Screening & Interviews (Round 1): Recruitment Subcommittee reviews applications, <br /> 2026 shortlists candidates. Conduct initial screening interviews (virtual or phone). <br /> Mid to Late March 2026 Final Interviews & Offer: Conduct final, in-person interviews with top 3-5 candidates. <br /> Check references and conduct background checks. COG endorse finalist and extends <br /> a formal offer. Finalize negotiation of contract for approval by the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Early April Onboarding &Announcement: Publicly announce the new Executive Director. Begin <br /> the detailed onboarding process (focus on introductions, relationship building, and <br /> strategic planning setup). <br /> April-July 2026 90-180 Days Metrics of Success (To be determined by the Action Committee) <br />