3 Finalists for City Manager Search Firms picked to interview in Socorro

3 Finalists for City Manager Search Firm picked

The City of Socorro has selected 3 finalists to conduct the search for city manager. For the first time in the history of the City of Socorro, a professional search will be conducted for the top position of City Manager. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic management of operating and administrative services and for executing the policies and laws of the Council. The City Manager oversees the provision of services including police, public works, human resources, accounting/purchasing, and planning and zoning.

The City of Socorro population is at 32,013 in the 2010 census and at 22.04 square miles; which by population makes it:

·         the 95th biggest city in Texas or

·         bigger than 94% of all Texas Cities

( https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/popcity12010.html )

( http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4868636.html ).

From 2000 to 2010, the Socorro city population growth percentage was 17.9% (or from 27,152 people to 32,013 people). 32.5% of the Socorro city residents were under 18 years of age.

All three search firms bring a wealth of experience in their own right. Having placed numerous city manager's and department heads throughout the State of Texas and the Nation. The three firms that will interview before the full city council are The Waters Consulting Group, Inc., The Mercer Group, Inc., and Strategic Government Resources. Please see their websites below:

http://www.watersconsulting.com/
http://www.mercergroupinc.com/
http://governmentresource.com/