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Orange County Economic Development Commission Retreat <br />11-8-07 <br />Attributes 1 Skills - of new Director, for discussion 1 BOCC consideration <br />Weight <br />Attribute /Skill <br />18 People Skills (facilitator, collaborator, interpersonal} <br />9 Able to span wide socia-economic continuum <br />7 Knowledge of difference methodologies for identifying, attracting, <br />engaging, supporting businesses <br />6 Experience with creative class !entrepreneurial climate <br />6 Brings a wide network to the position, and able to da networking <br />5 Open-minded <br />3 Skilled in workforce development <br />2 Non-political <br />Strong backbone <br />Knowledge of incentives to provide businesses <br />Analytical <br />Creative <br />Moderate risk taker <br />OTHER ISSUES IDENTIFIED FOR DISCUSSION /CONSIDERATION: <br />Residency requirement for this Orange County position <br />Available salary VERSUS cost of living here <br />Formal credentials such a CED certification or Masters Public Administration <br />VERSUS having considerable experience and ability <br />Chair Carey said that he agrees with everything the EDC has shared thus far. <br />He said that it is important to recruit the right person for this position so that mixed <br />messages are not sent to the constituents and to the public. He said that the Board was <br />waiting on this type of discussion to help design the job description. He asked about the <br />progress on the strategic plan. <br />