2006-04-20 Special Work SessionITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Borough Clerk Applicant Interview - Nova Javier
2. Borough Clerk Applicant Interview - Lauri Whiddon
ASSEMBLY SPECIAL WORK SESSION
April 20, 2006 - Immediately Following the Regular Assembly Meeting
Borough Conference Room
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April 19, 2006
Kodiak Island Borough Mayor and Assembly
Kodiak Island Borough
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak AK 99615
RE: Borough Clerk Position
Dear Mayor Selby and Members of the Assembly:
After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my application for the position of
Borough Clerk. While I would have relished the opportunities and challenges that come
with the position of Borough Clerk, I believe that at this point in time, I would like to
focus my skills and abilities in the area of human resources and all of the challenges and
opportunities associated with the office of the Borough Manager.
You have a highly qualified applicant in Nova Javier, and I would be pleased and
honored to serve with her should she be selected for the position.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Lauri Whiddon
cc: Rick L. Gifford
Borough Manager
Lauri Whiddon
1116 Baranof Street
Kodiak AK 99615
(907) 486 -8130
Applicant Name:
Rater:
Date:
Interviewer to read the following statement: All applicants will be given a copy of the job description to
review before the interview. All applicants will be asked the following questions.
1. Describe your background and experience. What have been the areas of emphasis?
2. How does your experience qualify you for this position?
3. Why are you interested in this position?
4. What type of experience have you had with Local government service?
5. What experience do you have with departmental budget preparation?
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Borough Clerk
/ What is your experience as a supervisor? How many people have you supervised?
7. What are your thoughts on performance evaluations? What process would you follow to set
objectives and monitor performance?
8. What is important to you in establishing effective working relations with others?
9. How do you view the relationship between the clerk, manager, and governing body?
10. How do you view your relationship with department heads and borough staff?
11. Describe for us the most innovative project or accomplishment that you can take direct credit for
Initiating and implementing.
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12. What is your experience working directly with local businesses, community groups, media and
individuals?
13. Have you worked directly with the state and federal governments, councils of governments, and other
units of local government?
What will your first steps be upon assuming responsibility for this position, and what do you hope to
accomplish in the first year?
What do you think would be your strengths as the borough clerk?
What do you think would be your weaknesses as the borough clerk?
. For your information, there is no smoking allowed in any Borough buildings or vehicles per a July 1,
1990 Ordinance.
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18. Are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable
accommodation? (A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work
environment or the way things usually are done that enables a qualified individual with a disability to
enjoy an equal employment opportunity. We do not wish to know of any disabilities, we just want to
know if you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable
accommodation)
19. What questions do you have of us?
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