HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_199-2013_CCv0001.pdf AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement for the provision of executive recruitment services ("Agreement") is
made and entered in this 24th day of September, 2013 ("Effective Date"), by and between the
City of Redlands,a municipal corporation("City)"and Bob Murray &Associates
("ConsultanC'). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as a"Party"
and, together,as the"Parties,"In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,City
and Consultant agree as follows:
ARTICLE I —ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide executive recruitment services for the position
of Natural Resources Manager for the City (the"Services").
1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner,and Consultant
represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the
Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing
professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services.
ARTICLE 2—SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
2.1 Consultant shall perform certain Services which shall generally include the following:
a. Develop the Candidate Profile
b. Develop Advertising Campaign and Recruitment Brochure
c. Recruit Candidates
d. Screen Candidates
e. Conduct Personal Interviews
f. Conduct Public Record Search
g. Provide Recommendation
It. Assist with Final Interviews
i. Conduct Detailed Reference Checks
j. Assist with Negotiations
k. Provide Complete Administrative Assistance
The detailed Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in
Exhibit"A,"entitled"Consultant's Proposal,"which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
12 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal,state and local laws and regulations in
the performance of the Services.
ARTICLE 3 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
3.1 City shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that may assist
Consultant in performing the Services.
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3.2 City designates Ashley Shear, Interim Human Resources,/Risk Management director, as
City's representative with respect to performance of the Services, and such person shall
have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define
City's policies and decisions with respect to performance of the Services.
ARTICLE 4—PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
4.1 The Services shall commence upon the Effective Date of this Agreement. Consultant
shall perform the Services in a prompt and diligent manner until accepted as completed
by City.
ARTICLE 5—PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall be in the
amount of Nineteen Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($19,950). In addition,
Consultant shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses from City for Consultant
travel,advertising,printing and binding,clerical, long distance charges,postage and
delivery,civil, criminal and newspaper checks, and credit checks. Postage,
photocopying,and telephone charges are allocated costs. Expenses to be reimbursed
shall not exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred Fifty Dollars($7,550)without prior
approval of City.
5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed
during the preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall include a brief description of the
Services performed, the dates the Services were performed,and a description of
reimbursable expenses (including receipts) related to the Services. City shall pay
Consultant no later than thirty (30)days after receipt and approval by City of
Consultant's invoice, provided the Services reflected in the invoice were performed to the
reasonable satisfaction of City in accordance with the terms of this Agreement,and that
all expenses,rates and other information set forth in the invoice are consistent with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
5.3 All notices shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by mail. Notices sent by mail
should be addressed as follows.
C Consultant
Ashley Shear, Interim Human Resources/ Bob Murray, President
Risk Management Director Bob Murray&Associates
City of Redlands 1677 Eureka Road, Suite 202
P.O. Box 3005 Roseville, CA 95661
Redlands,CA 92373
When so addressed, such notices shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States
Mail. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to whom notices
and payments are to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 5.3.
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ARTICLE 6— INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 Insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for the duration
of its performance of the Services. Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and
until the required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant. Consultant shall
provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such insurance
prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a provision
prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty(30)days prior
written notice to City,
6.2 Consultant shall secure and maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with an insurance carrier
acceptable to City as described in Exhibit-13,"entitled"Workers' Compensation
Insurance Certification," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
6.3 Consultant shall secure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with
carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of One Million Dollars($1,000,000)per
occurrence and Two Million Dollars($2,000,000)aggregate for public liability,property
damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and
such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by City.
6.4 Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage,with minimum limits of One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000)per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury liability
and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned vehicles
used in connection with Consultant's provision of the Services, hired and non-owned
vehicles,and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional
insured and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self
insurance maintained by City.
6.5 Consultant shall defend,indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including
attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned
by any negligent act or omission by,or the willful misconduct of,Consultant or its
officers, employees and agents in performing the Services.
ARTICLE 7 —CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in
any real property that may be the subject of this Agreement or any other source of
income, interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or
degree by the performance of Consultant's Services. Consultant further covenants and
represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder,no person having any such
interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement.
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7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political
Reform Act because Consultant:
A. Does not make or participate in:
(i) the making or any City governmental decisions regarding approval of a
rate, rule or regulation,or the adoption or enforcement of laws;
(ii) the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of City permits, licenses,
applications, certifications, approvals, orders or similar authorization or
entitlements;
(iii) authoring City to enter into,modify or renew a contract;
(iv) granting City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to
which City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract;
(v) granting City approval to a plan,design,report, study or similar item;
(vi) adopting or granting City approval of policies, standards or guidelines for
City or for any subdivision thereof.
B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and, in that capacity,participate in
making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the
same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a
position specified in City's Conflict of interest Code under Government Code section
87302.
7.3 In the event City determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests,
Consultant shall complete and file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700
Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk's office pursuant to the written
instructions provided by the City Clerk.
ARTICLE 8—GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
8.1 In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or
conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and other
relief,be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for the
use of in-house counsel by a Party.
8.2 Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of
City and in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall
perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its agents
shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees,except as
herein set forth. Consultant shall supply all necessary tools and instrumentalities required
to perform the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account
only,and in no event shall Consultant or personnel retained by it be deemed to have been
employed by City or engaged by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant
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shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity
whatsoeVW---A an agent, nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to
bind City to any obligation.
8A This Agreement,shall terminate upon completion and acceptance of the Services by City;
provided,however this Agreement may be terminated by either Party, in its sole
discretion,by providing ten(10)days prior written notice to the other Party(delivered by
certified mail,return receipt requested). If this Agreement is terminated,an adjustment to
Consultant's compensation shall be made, but(1) no amount shall be allowed for
anticipated profit or unperformed Services, and(2)any payment due Consultant at the
time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City
occasioned by any default by Consultant. Upon receipt of a termination notice,
Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of the Services and,within five(5)
days of the date of the termination notice, deliver or otherwise make available to City,
copies(in both hard copy and electronic form,where applicable)of information and
materials as may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services.
Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date
of termination.
8.5 Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and
documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three(3)
years,or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times
for examination by City at the office of Consultant.
8.6 This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference,represents the
entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained
herein,and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such
matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, an
amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City
and Consultant.
8.7 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
8.8 If one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained in this
Agreement is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction,the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement
and shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses,paragraphs or
sections contained herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of
its bargain under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of the City and Consultant have
signed in confirmation of this Agreement.
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A PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT AN EXECUTIVE
RECRUITMENT FOR A
Natural Resources Manager
ON BEHALF OF THE
City of Redlands
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phone 916-784-9080
fax 916. 784• 1985
1677 Eureko Road, Suite 202
Roseville, California 95661
July 12,2013
Mr.N.FAifique Martinez,City Manager
City of Redlands
35 Cajon Street Suite 200
Redlands,CA 92373
Dear Mr. Martinez:
Thank you for inviting Bob Murray & Associates to submit a proposal to conduct
the Natural Resources Manager recruitment for the City of Redlands. The following
proposal details out qualifications and describes our process of identifying,
recruiting and screening outstanding candidates on your behalf. It also includes a
proposed budget,tirneline,and sample recruitment brochure.
At Bob Murray&Associates, we pride ourselves on providing quality service to
local governments. We have created a recruitment process that combines our
ability to help you to determine the direction of the search and the types of
candidates you seek with our experience recruiting outstanding candidates who
are not necessarily looking for a job. Out proven expertise ensures that the
candidates we present for your consideration will match the criteria you have
established and will be outstanding in their field.
To learn first-hand of the quality of our service and our-recruitment successes,
we invite you to contact the references listed on page 10 of the attached
proposal.
We look forward to your favorable consideration of our qualifications. Please
do not hesitate to contact us at(916) 784-9080 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Bob Murray
President
Bob Murray&Associates
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since the fm's founding in 2000, Bob Murray&Associates has developed areputation for
excellence in local government search and an exceptional record of conducting successful
recruitments. With over 25 years of combined local government search experience, our
firm has conducted more than 900 searches on behalf of local governments in the United
States.
With respect to the Natural Resources Manager recruitment,Bob Murray&Associates
offers the following expertise:
We have conducted ahnost 1,000 searches for municipal and special district
executives, including those for professionals in the parks and recreation,
community services, and land/water management industries. We most
recently completed the Chief Ranger/Parks Director recruitment on
behalf of Monterey County, CA; the Community Services Director
recruitment for the City of Peoria, AZ; and the outreach effort for the
County of Sacramento's next Director of Regional Parks. In the past
three years, we have conducted Parks and Recreation Director
recruitments on behalf of the California cities of Emeryville, oore,
Lynwood, Pomona, Sacramento, San Carlos, San Jose (Director &
Assistant Director), and Ventura, in addition to the General Manager
recruitment on behalf of the Pleasant Valley Parks &Recreation District
and the General Manager recruitment on behalf of the Monterey
Peninsula Regional Park District. For a complete list of out previous
recruitments in these industries, please see the enclosed "Client List
Since 2000." Our knowledge of outstanding candidates and extensive
network of contacts will ensure that the City of Redlands has an
outstanding group of finalists from which to select the new Natutal
Resources Manager.
A significant portion of our process focuses on conducting thorough and
confidential background -investigations of the top 2-3 candidates to ensure that
nothing about them is left undiscovered. We have candid discussions with
references who have insight into the candidate's exTerience, style and ethics;
conduct a search of newspaper articles; and tun credit, criminal and civil records
reports. This ensures that the chosen candidate will not only be an excellent fit with
the City of Redlands, but also that the selected candidate will reflect positively upon
your organization-
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"PROACH AND METHODOLOGY
Bob Murray& Associates is familiar with the City of Redlands. We recently assisted the
City in its recruitment for eight positions in the QQtty of Life and Municipal Utilities and
Engineering departments, and we previously completed your Community Development
Director, Human Resources Director, Police Chief, and Public Works Director
recruitments. Out knowledge of your community, its issues, and its quality of life will
be an asset in presenting this opportunity to prospective candidates.
Outlined below are the key steps in our recruitment process.
STEP I DEVELOPING THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
Out understanding of the City of Redlands's needs will be key to a successful
search. We will work with the City Manager, Human Resources Department,
Quality of Life Department staff, and other stakeholders,as appropriate,to learn
as much as possible about the organization's expectations for a new Natural
Resources Managm We will discuss the City's expectations regarding the
knowledge, skills and abilities sought in the ideal candidate and will work with
the City to identify expectations regarding education and experience
Additionally, we want to discuss expectations regarding compensation and
other items necessary to complete the successful appointment of the ideal
candidate. the profile we develop together at this stage will drive subsequent
recruitment efforts.
STEP 2 AL mmsING CAmPAIGN AND RECRUITMENT BROCHURE
After gaining an understanding of the City of Redlands's needs,we will design an
effective advertising campaign appropriate for the Natural Resources Manager
recruitmerit We will focus on profmional journals that are specifically suited to
the Natural Resources Manager search. We will also develop a professional
recruitment brochure on the City's behalf that will discuss the community,
organization, position and compensation in detail. Once completed, we will mail
the profile to an extensive audience,making them aware of the exciting opportunity
with the City of Redlands.
STEP 3 REcRurmG CANDIDATEs
After cross-referenciog the profile of the ideal candidate with our database and contacts
in the field, we will conduct an aggressive outreach effort, including nulting personal
calls to prospective applicants, designed to identify and recruit outstanding candidates.
We recognize that the best candidate is often not looking for a new job and this is the
person we actively seek to convince to become a candidate. Aggressively nutketing the
Natural Resources Manager position to prospective candidates Will,be, essential to the success
of the search.
City of Redlands
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STEP 4 SCREENING CANDIDATES
Following the dosing date for the recruitment, we will screen the resumes we have received.
We will use the criteria established in out initial meetings as a basis upon which to narrow
the field of candidates.
STEP 5 PERSONAL INTERVIEWS
We will. conduct personal interviews with the top 10 to 12 candidates with the goal of
determining which candidates have the greatest potential to succeed in your
organization. During the interviews we will explore each candidate's background and
experience as it relates to the Natural Resources Manager position. In addition,we
-will discuss the candidate's motivation for applying for the position and make an
assessment of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities. We will devote specific
attention to establishing the likelihood of the candidate's acceptance of the
position if an offer of employment is made.
STEP 6 REFERENCE AND BACKGRouND CHECKS
Following the interviews,we will conduct a review of published articles for each
candidate we intend to recommend to the City. Various sources wiU be
consulted including Lexis-NexisTm, a newspaper/magazine search engine,
Google, and local papers for the communities in which the candidates have
worked. `Ibis alerts us to any further detailed inquiries we may need to make at
this time.
Based on interviews we will conduct credit, criminal, civil, litigation and motor
vehicle -record checks for the recommended candidates. In addition, those
candidates will.be the subjects of detailed,confidential reference checks. in order
to gain an accurate and honest appraisal of the candidates' strengths and
weaknesses, we wiR talk candidly with people who have direct knowledge of their
work and management style. We will.ask candidates to forward the names of their
supervisors, subordinates and peers for the past several years, Additionally, we
make a point of speaking confidentially to individuals who we know have insight
into a candidate's abilities,but who may not be on their preferred list of contacts. At
this stage in the recruitment we will also verify candidates'degrees.
STEP 7 comm nm
Based on the information gathered through meetings with your organization, and
personal interviews with candidates, we will recommend a limited number of candidates
for your firther consideration. We will prepare a written report on each candidate. We
,vill make specific recommendations, but the final determination of those to be considered
will be up to you.
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STEP 8 FINAL IwrERviEws
Our years of experience will be invaluable as we,help you develop an interview process that
objectively assesses the qualifications of each candidate. We will adopt an approach that
fits your needs,whether it is a traditional interview,multiple interview panel or assesstnent
center process. We will provide you with suggested interview questions and rating forms
and will be present at the interview/assessment center to facilitate the process. Our
expertise hes in facilitating the discussion that can bring about a consensus regarding
the final candidates.
We will work closely with your staff'to coordinate and schedule interviews and
candidate travel. Our goal is to ensure that each candidate has a very positive
experience, as the manner in which the entire process is conducted will have an
effect on the candidates'perception of your organization.
STEP 9 NEGomnoNs
We recognize the critical importance of successful negotiations and can serve as
your representative during this process. We know what other organizations
have done to put deals together with great candidates and will be available to
advise you regarding current approaches to difficult issues such as housing and
relocation. We will :represent your interests and advise you regarding salary,
benefits and employment agreements with the goal of putting together a deal
that-results in the appointment of your chosen candidate. Most often we can
turn a very difficult aspect of the recruitment into one that is viewed positively
by both you and the candidate.
ComPLETE ADmimmmvE AsswrANcE
Throughout the recruitment we will provide an identified individual with the City
with updates on the status of the search. We will also take care of A
administrative details on your behalf Candidates will receive personal letters
advisint,them of their status at each critical point in the recruitment. In addition,
we will respond to inquiries about the status of the-it candidacy-within twenty-four
hours. Every administrative derail will receive our attention. Often, candidates
judge our clients based on how well these details ate handled.
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We are prepared to start work on this assignment immediately and anticipate that we
wiU be prepared to make our recommendation regarding finalists within seventy five to
ninety days from the start of die search,
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FIRM INFORMATION/ORGANIZATION
Should Bob Murray & Associates be retained to conduct the Natural Resources Manager
search on behalf of the City of Redlands, Mr. Bob Murray will be the -recruiter assigned
with responsibility for the search. He will be assisted by Ms. Sarah Kenney for support
services and Ms.Rosa Gomez for administrative matters,
BOB MURRAY,PRESIDENT
Mr. Murray brings over 25 years experience as a recruiter. Mr. Murray is recognized
as one of the nation's leading recruiters. He has conducted hundteds of searches
for cities,counties,and special districts. He has been called on to conduct searches
for some of the largest most complex organizations in the country and some of
the smallest Mr. Murray has conducted searches for chief executives, department
heads,professional and technical positions. Mr. Murray has taken the lead on the,
firm's most difficult assignments with great success. His clients have retained
him again and again given the quality of his work and success in finding
candidates for difficult to fill positions.
Prior to creating Bob Murray & Associates, Mr. Murray directed the search
practice for the largest search company serving local government in the country.
Mt. Murray has worked in local government and benefits from the knowledge
of having led an organization. Prior to his career in executive search he served
as the City Manager for the City of Olympia, Washington, He has also served
as an Assistant City Manager and held positions in law enforcement,
Mr. Murray received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Criminology from the
University of California at Berkeley with graduate studies in public
Administration at California State University at Hayward.
Mr. Murray is the founder of Bob Murray & Associates and has personally
conducted approximately 75% of recruitments for our firm, to-date. Out typical
recruitment process is five -months- from beginning to end, and Mr. Murray's
experience reflects this customary schedule; however, he has accelerated our
timeline for clients several times to conduct recruitments in periods as short as three
months for extreme circumstances.
City of Redlands
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SARAH KEwlay,SENIOR CONSULTANT
As Senior Consultant with Bob Murray & Associates, Ms. Kenney is responsible for the
development and distribution of recruitment materials, candidate research and interview
coordination, compilation and development of interview materials, reference checks, and
background verifications.
Ms. Kenney brings over a decade of client service and management experience to Bob
Mutray & Associates. Her focus is customer service, and she works closely with out
clients and candidates to ensure all parties involved are satisfied with every step of
recruitment at our firm.
Ms. Kenney received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University
of California at Davis.
Ms. Kenney has provided support services for over 100 searches to-date,covering
all areas of local government,
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Ms. Rosa Gomez is the Administrative Manager at Bob Murray & Associates.
Ms. Gomez is the first point of contact at Bob Murray & Associates and has
extensive administrative experience.
Ms. Gomez is known for her personal approach as she works closely with clients
and candidates alike to ensure a successful search. As the first point of contact
for Bob Murray&Associates Ms. Gomers professional approach is of the
highest caliber.
Ms. Gomez provides administrative assistance on every search conducted by our
firm.
City of Redlands
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STAFFING
Out firm does not use any sub-contractors or sub-consultants. Mr. Bob Murray is the
Principal of the firm,and his qualifications are outlined above.
The recruiters at Bob Murray & Associates work as a team on all searches and confer
with each regarding potential candidates, networking possibilities, and results of
interviews. Although our recruiters often travel due to the nature of their work our
office staff is available Monday--Friday, 8ara-5pin Out recruiters make themselves
available by cell phone to their clients while they are away from the office to ensure
that no detail is unattended in your recruitment process. Information on each of our
recruiters,aside from the assigned Account Manager,is outlined below.
RF-C.AN WtLLUMS,WE PREsmhm
Mr. Williams brings 30 years of local government experience to Bob Murray &
Associates. Most recently, he worked as a private consultant with Deloitte and
Touche on various public sector assignments. Prior to that, he served as
Director of Public Safety with the City of Sunnyvale,CA.
Mr. Williams was involved in the development of some of Sunnyvale's most
innovative programs and has a national reputation for excellence in law
enforcement He has been responsible for numerous recruitments throughout
his career. Clients find his insight and expertise in recruitment and selection a
valuable asset.
Mr. Williams received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Administration of
Justice from San Jose State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National
Academy.
Diomsu SMITH,WE PREsmENT
Ms. Smith brings 24 years of public sector experience in local government and
management consulting to Bob Murray & Associates. Her experience includes
working for a transit district,a city,and a quasi government/private consulting firm
providing consulting services in all areas of human resources. Ms. Smith has been
the lead recruiter for a variety of senior level positions with both the public and the
private or. She has been asked to handle the most critical searches on behalf of
her clients, and has been asked to develop recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill
positions with several organizations. Having worked both in the private and public
sector, Ms. Smith brings a creative, innovative approach to developing customized
approaches to meeting her clients" needs. Her experience will be of great value to Bob
Murrav&Associates'chents.
Ms. Smith received her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior and Master's
of Public Administration degree from the University of San Francisco,
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VALERIE PH=PS,VICE PRESIDENT
Ms. Phillips has over 15 years of recruiting experience,including more than a decade of recent
experience in executive search for public, private, and startup companies nationwide. Ms.
Phillips has expertise in the full rectutting cycle, from process design and outreach through
candidate assessment and selection. She has placed seniot-level candidates in a variety of
Indus tries and, fields, including Finance, Information Technology, and Engineering. Ms.
Phillips is valued for her passion for finding and retaining the most outstanding
candidates for even the most difficult or untraditional assignments and for her
commitment to her clients' success. Ms. Phillips has a passion for helping people,
evidenced by her fundraising and efforts to raise awareness for organizations such as
Autism Speaks and the M.I.N.D. Institute,
City of Redlands
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c1mvr. City of Peoria,AZ
POSITION; Co unity Services Director,Deputy City Manager,Director of
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YEAR: 2012
CJJENP. Sacramento County,CA
POSITTON. Director of Regional Parks
REFERENC& Ms. Sandra paschal,Senior Personnel Analyst, (916) 874-
1681 or Ms. Carla Honey,Principal Human Resources
Analyst, (916) 874-7617
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YF-AR: 2011
CLWN7: Cordova Recreation&Park District,CA
POSITION: District Administrator
REFERENCE: Ms.Andrea White,Resource Manager, (916) 362-1841
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RECRUITER., Regan Williams
YEAR: 2.011
City of Redlands
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EXHIBIT "B"
'WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Every employer except the State,shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the
following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation in one or more insurer duly
authorized to write compensation insurance in this State.
(b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to
self-insure, either as an individual employer or as one employer in a group of
employers,which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director
of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that
may become due to his or her employees.
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer
to be insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in
accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code§186.1).
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