Dan, there are a number of reasons interviews at this stage need to be behind closed doors. The two primary ones are 1) confidentiality laws and 2) ethics. Without a state law mandating open applications (such as Florida), public employers do not have to reveal who applied and is being interviewed. The second reason is one of professional ethics. Let's say that you applied for this job and the application and interview process were open to the public. And thus, your current employer knows you've applied elsewhere. You don't get the city manager's job -- and your current employer may not trust you now, might not consider you for promotions, and might even terminate you.
I worked in governmental human resources in a few different states, including Florida. In Florida, many governments, school districts, universities and other public organizations have trouble recruiting qualified applicants for senior-level positions because once they applied, the media would write a story about the applicants.
At some point you have to trust you elected leadership to do the right thing. And if they don't, then don't re-elect them.
1. Based on the number of EMS calls, I was surprised the consultants did not recommend placing the advanced life support rescue back in service. The previous city manager defunded it a few years ago.
2. The proposed 3-platoon work shift of 24/48 used to be the schedule until 1981. The city manager at that time wanted us to be more productive, so at 4-platoon schedule was adopted, with a 10-10-14-14 schedule adopted (two 10-hour days followed by two 14-hour nights followed by four days off). That lasted until the late 80s when it was negotiated to go back on a 24-hour shift.
The AFD is a vibrant, productive city department, but former city manager Aho continually hammered away, eliminating both the rescue and the fire chief's position, and eroding other aspects of the department. But he's gone now, so the city council has an opportunity to fix his mistakes.
.... it will create a different standard. For example, the military now requires recruits to have a high school diploma, which is currently based on 12 years of school. Will the military accept this new diploma?
While my prayers may help the families, accuracy in reporting will help this family and others more in the long run. Friends and distant relatives might be confused as to who died in the wreck.
The second paragraph needs to be rewritten. It does not state that Tyler Manduca and Dennis Sturges were killed. It makes that assumption based on the third paragraph that starts with "Also killed....."
A different thought
I graduated from high school in 1974, and recall many days interrupted by bomb threats. And we've never had a school "bombed" in our country.
So how about just ignoring the threat? Or at least don't evacuate the schools; just bring in the professionals to search the building.
Needs to be confidential
Dan, there are a number of reasons interviews at this stage need to be behind closed doors. The two primary ones are 1) confidentiality laws and 2) ethics. Without a state law mandating open applications (such as Florida), public employers do not have to reveal who applied and is being interviewed. The second reason is one of professional ethics. Let's say that you applied for this job and the application and interview process were open to the public. And thus, your current employer knows you've applied elsewhere. You don't get the city manager's job -- and your current employer may not trust you now, might not consider you for promotions, and might even terminate you.
I worked in governmental human resources in a few different states, including Florida. In Florida, many governments, school districts, universities and other public organizations have trouble recruiting qualified applicants for senior-level positions because once they applied, the media would write a story about the applicants.
At some point you have to trust you elected leadership to do the right thing. And if they don't, then don't re-elect them.
It was....
Ta Da! Chip Morrison! I was having a brain burp earlier and couldn't remember his last name....
Two thoughts
1. Based on the number of EMS calls, I was surprised the consultants did not recommend placing the advanced life support rescue back in service. The previous city manager defunded it a few years ago.
2. The proposed 3-platoon work shift of 24/48 used to be the schedule until 1981. The city manager at that time wanted us to be more productive, so at 4-platoon schedule was adopted, with a 10-10-14-14 schedule adopted (two 10-hour days followed by two 14-hour nights followed by four days off). That lasted until the late 80s when it was negotiated to go back on a 24-hour shift.
The AFD is a vibrant, productive city department, but former city manager Aho continually hammered away, eliminating both the rescue and the fire chief's position, and eroding other aspects of the department. But he's gone now, so the city council has an opportunity to fix his mistakes.
While I agree with the concept.....
.... it will create a different standard. For example, the military now requires recruits to have a high school diploma, which is currently based on 12 years of school. Will the military accept this new diploma?
Critiqing
While my prayers may help the families, accuracy in reporting will help this family and others more in the long run. Friends and distant relatives might be confused as to who died in the wreck.
Article needs a rewrite
The second paragraph needs to be rewritten. It does not state that Tyler Manduca and Dennis Sturges were killed. It makes that assumption based on the third paragraph that starts with "Also killed....."
Mug Shot
I always surprised when people smile for their mug shot. It should be the most miserable day of their life. I don't see anything funny here.
Doing the math
I'm not a mathematician, but shouldn't the headline read "7 cents" and the article ".... fallen 1 cent per gallon..."?
The way it reads now, it appears to be 7/10ths of one cent and 1/10th of one cent. Or is this correct AP style? Anyone know?
Hmmmmm....
And the Teamsters have been worried all these years about letting Mexico trucks onto our roads.....
Glad no one was injured!