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Police Chief Search Nets 131 Applicants F CUSOn The City of Fayetteville has received 131 applications in the search for a new police chief. The position closed Oct. 5. Police chief job applications were scheduled to be reviewed in October. The general public attended two meetings in September and spoke with City Manager Ted Voorhees about the qualities they want the next police chief to possess. Voorhees clearly understands the importance of the police chief hiring as he has hired two police chiefs in two cities where he served previously. The Fayetteville City Council also conveyed the position's importance to Voorhees during his job interview. Voorhees has met with Police Department staff three times about the police chief search process and is seeking their input on the leadership qualities they value. The City has hired Developmental Associates to assist in the selection process; they heard from community members in September, as part of an organizational assessment that will guide the process. In order to make the most informed choice possible for the position, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) has helped the City recruit national membership organization of progressive police executives from the largest city, county, and state law enforcement agencies who collectively serve more than half the country's population. One of PERF's functions is to conduct searches for communities seeking police chief executives. PERF isn't new to Fayetteville. The organization conducted the 2001 police chief search that resulted in the hiring of the late Tom McCarthy. PERF also completed a comprehensive management study for the City in 2010 that led to the development of a continued next page www.cityoffayetteville.org www.facebook.com/cityoffayettevillegovernment Twitter @CityOfFayNC The City took over ownership of the for bankruptcy in February 2000. The former manufacturing building is dangerously dilapidated and needs to be demolished. the removal of asbestos from the building so demolition can occur and installation of a cost-effective treatment system for soil that is contaminated with chlorinated solvents. The solvents were used in the textile operations respond to any comments for inclusion in the grant application. Comments on the grant application or Projects Director by e-mail at . The draft grant application and ABCA will be available on the City of Fayetteville's website at the City Public Works Commission Seeks Applicants The City of Fayetteville is accepting applications for the Public Works Commission. In order to be considered for the position, applicants must be City residents and applications must be received The City's Public Works Commission provides general supervision and management of the electric, water, and sewer utility. The commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the PWC Administration Building, located at 955 Old Wilmington Road. The City of Fayetteville relies on its citizen advisory boards and commissions to aid its Mayor and City Council in governing effectively. The citizens who volunteer for these positions are the link that connects the public to its governing body and are the advisors who make recommendations that ultimately shape the future of Fayetteville. Further details about City boards and commissions may be found by logging onto http://www.ci.fayetteville.nc.us/boards_and_commissions/ and clicking on "Boards and Commissions Brochure." Applications may be accessed on the City's website at http://www.ci.fayetteville.nc.us/ boards and_commissions/ or by calling (910) 433-1989. Completed applications may be emailed to the Call for a free, no-obligation appointment 910.484.7200 To you it's about making the right choice...To us, it's personal. Whether you are looking for someone to help you or a loved one a few hours a week, or need more comprehensive assistance, Home Instead can help. © 2012 Home Instead, Inc. 6 UCW OCT. 31 - NOV. 6, 2012 www.HomeInstead.com/647 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Serving Cumberland and Hoke County