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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
Monday, August 19, 2013, 9:00 AM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Gary T. Melton, President
Robert R. Kiley, Vice President
Michael J. Beverage
Ric Collett
Phil Hawkins
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual wishing to address the Board is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which
they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Board will recognize the individual for their comment
when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited
to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to five
minutes.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for matters that cannot reasonably be expected to be concluded by action of the
Board of Directors at the meeting, such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for
which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Board of Directors. Time permitting, it is generally in the
District's interest to discuss these more complex matters at one meeting and consider formal action at another
meeting. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only.
4.1. Status of General Manager Recruitment (Verbal Report)
4.2. Assessment Process for General Manager Candidate Evaluation
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, August 22, 2013 at
8:30 a.m.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non - exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items
and are distributed to a majority of the Board less than seventy -two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for
public inspection in the lobby of the District's business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870,
during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District's internet
website accessible at http: / /www.ylwd.com /.
Accommodations for the Disabled
Any person may make a request for a disability - related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be
able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714 - 701 -3020, or writing to Yorba
Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885 -0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and
the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the
District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability - related accommodation should
make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation.
ITEM NO. 4.2
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: August 19, 2013
To: Board of Directors
From: Steve Conklin, Acting General
Manager
Presented By: Gina Knight, HR /Risk Manager
Prepared By: Annie Alexander, Executive
Secretary
Subject: Assessment Process for General Manager Candidate Evaluation
DISCUSSION:
The objective of the assessment process will be to evaluate each of the candidates in the following
areas:
• Professional Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Skills
• Verbal Skills
. Analytical Ability /Problem Solving
. Versatility
. Leadership Ability
The purpose of the assessment center is to bring the top candidates together to perform exercises
(both verbal and written) and participate in presentations to evaluate their management style,
interactive abilities and communication skills.
During the assessment, the panel will be able to identify which candidates interact well with each
other, if a candidate separates themself from the group, or if a candidate rises to the top.