City manager recruitment consulting
City of SheldonIowa- Detected
- Jul 15, 2026
- 110 days ago
- Sector
- Professional Services
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Sheldon is preparing to recruit a new City Manager and has received a detailed proposal from Theia Management Consulting for a full executive search process. The proposal outlines a July–October 2026 timeline, broad candidate outreach, background checks, and assistance with contract negotiations, at a fee not to exceed $18,750. Council has discussed using a consultant but has not yet selected a firm, so search support, HR, and governance advisors can still influence scope and vendor choice.
Council previously used a consultant in 2019 and is again considering a headhunter for this hire; Theia has specific Iowa municipal search experience.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 15, 2026
- Agency
- City of Sheldon
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