Town Manager Search

The Town of Chapel Hill conducted an extensive national search for a new Town Manager. Information on our public search process is documented on this web site. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at
(919) 968-2700.

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News

06/26/2006

Roger Stancil Named Town Manager, Effective 09/01/2006.

06/21/2006

Express Your Opinions of the Candidates

Manager Finalists Appear in Public Forum

06/15/2006

Manager Finalists Interview Schedule

Town Manager Finalists to Visit

05/19/2006
Manager Candidate Pool Reduced to Eight
06/02/2006
Three Finalists Announced for Town Manager
05/19/2006
Manager Candidate Pool Reduced to Eight
05/05/2006
Review Process Announced for Town Manager Position

Final Candidates

(Read biographies provided by the candidates.)

Council Agenda Items

05/22/2006
Budget Amendment for Town Manager Search Expenses.
03/27/2006
Budget Amendment – Manager Recruitment.
03/06/2006
Consideration of Process for the Selection of Town Manager.
02/27/2006
Consideration of Process for Selection of Town Manager.

Manager Search Committee Meetings

05/08/2006

Manager Search Committee, H.R. Training Room,
10 a.m.–noon

Search Committee meets to pare candidate list from 25 to 15.

The Committee will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

[interim: 15 candidates respond to questionnaire]

05/19/2006

Manager Search Committee, H.R. Training Room,
2 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Search Committee meets to pare candidate list from 15 to 8.

The Committee will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

[interim: 8 candidates are interviewed via telephone by committee members]

05/30/2006

Manager Search Committee, Library Conference Room,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Search Committee meets to pare candidate list from 8 to 3-4 finalists.

The Committee will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

06/12/2006

Manager Search Committee, TBA,
10 a.m.–noon

Search Committee meets to discuss contract terms and prepare for the following week’s interviews.

The Committee will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

06/19/2006

Town Council, Interview Preparation Meeting, Council Chambers,
6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Council meets with consultants to discuss the interview process that will take place the following two days.

06/20/2006

Manager Search Committee, Second Floor Conference Room,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Search Committee meets to interview finalist candidates in person.

The Committee will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

06/20/2006

Town Council , Candidate Introduction Meeting, Carolina Inn,
7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Council meets the finalists and has a session that will serve as the initial evaluation of each candidate.

The Council will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

06/21/2006

Town Council, Candidate Interviews, Town Hall,
9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Council interviews the finalists individually.

The Council will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

Town Council, Public Forum, Council Chambers,
7 p.m.–10 p.m.

The Council will receive feedback from the public about the finalists. The candidates will make short presentations, then will be available for questions by the public and Council.

06/23/2006

Town Council, Selection Deliberations, First Floor Conference Room,
1 p.m.–5 p.m.

The Council will meet to discuss the interview sessions on June 20 and 21.

The Council will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

06/24/2006

Town Council, Selection Deliberations, First Floor Conference Room,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Town Council will meet to discuss and deliberate on the topic of the selection of a new Town Manager.

The Council will move that this session be closed under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).

Position Description

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is seeking a Town Manager due to the retirement of its current manager after 16 successful years of service. Chapel Hill is a progressive community with a wide array of citizen services. With a population of 50,000, annual budget of $68M, and 650 employees, the town’s Council-Manager form of government is comprised of a Mayor and eight-member Council.

The Town Manager is responsible for the overall administration of the Town. We are looking for a strong leader who can develop and motivate a large organization to effectively meet the Town’s Vision and Comprehensive Plan.

Basic requirements: 

Female and minority applicants are encouraged. Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated record of progressive employment practices. For more information about the Town of Chapel Hill, visit www.townofchapelhill.org. For consideration, please send resume and statement of interest to: managersearch@townofchapelhill.org. Resumes accepted until the job is filled, but please apply by April 28, 2006 for assured consideration.