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today's unprecedented times. San Leandro's next City Manager will have a history of bringing decision makers together around an exciting vision and maintaining focus on related priorities and objectives. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in fostering trust and ownership around a sense of common purpose among the various leaders in an organization. Exhibiting a passion for action and results, he /she will possess the skills necessary to create and sustain a cooperative team culture throughout the organization in the best interest of the community. The individual selected will be a confident and persuasive communicator who is sensitive to the communications and information needs of the organization and the community. Committed to transparency, he /she will be familiar with contemporary ways of sharing information internally and externally so that employees and community members remain well informed and connected with current activities and future goals of the City. To that end, San Leandro's City Manager is expected to be closely engaged and involved in the community and collaborate with other public agencies, local businesses and service organizations in ways that advance Mayor /Council priorities. The ideal candidate will be extremely well versed in all aspects of local government finance and will possess a history of prudent financial stewardship and responsible oversight. He /she will be expected to help guide city leaders in developing a long -term financial plan that will pave the way for San Leandro's economic recovery and a prosperous future. The new City Manager will be capable of creating and retaining a top quality management team while creating a professional environment and culture that positions the City as a regional employer of choice. Known for valuing commitment and quality work, he /she will have a history of effective labor relations and convey a solid understanding of collective bargaining. Previous accomplishments that demonstrate the importance of professional growth, organizational development and succession planning will serve the next manager well. Economic development will be a top priority for the candidate selected and there are a number of exciting projects on the horizon that will influence the City's promising future. Given its importance, ideal candidates will have a proven track record of strategic economic development that produced tangible positive results. In addition, San Leandro's downtown