Identify interview panel members 

Develop and confirm evaluation matrix and associated criteria for use during interviews

Draft and finalize interview questions; opportunity for input from interview panel members  

Determine format for community event/forum 

Review of initial candidates 

If qualified candidates; then extend invitations for interviews

Conduct first round of interviews

Community forum/event 

Opportunity for staff engagement/interaction with top candidates

 As needed, rolling review of additional applicants and associated interviews

If no desirable candidates are identified then pivot to recruitment for interim candidates