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a 07q maturity. The governing body wants honesty, integrity, and competence, but the body also should be looking for a manager with whom its members can develop a relationship of mutual respect, trust, and confidence. C. If the applicant is under serious consideration at the time of interview, the applicant's spouse should also be invited and should meet the members of the governing body in a social setting. VIII. Investigate Before Making an Offer. Following the interviews, the governing body may need to conduct further investigations following up leads suggested during the interview. A committee of the governing body may visit communities where the leading applicants have been or are employed. Discussions with the applicant's present employer should only be taken with the express permission of the applicant. Performance in a similar position, in a similar jurisdiction in the past is usually the most valid information the board can use in making a decision. Of couse, no two jobs or work situations are identical. A. It may be desirable to invite the applicant and his spouse for a second interview if additional points need to be explored. B. The governing body should not rush to announce an appointment until all procedures and investigations have been completed. IX. Offer and Negotiate Terms. In offering an appointment to a manager, the governing body may want to prepare a written statement of duties and conditions of employment. Such statements might include (1) the date of employment, (2) duties, (3) salary and fringe benefits, (4) hours of work, including provisions for vacation, sick leave, (5) provisions for professional development including conferences and membership in professional organizations, (6) deferred compensation and retirement membership, (7) provisions for an automobile or reimbursement for the use of personal car, (8) moving expense, (9) agreement as to an annual evaluation of performance, (10) termination notice procedure and severance pay, and (11) other provisions of employment which the governing body and manager agree should be included. A. State enabling acts provide that a manager serves at the pleasure of the governing body. A written statement or resolution could not bind a future governing body, but such a resolution alerts both the manager and the members of the governing body to their understanding of their agreement and their obligations. It may increase the likelihood that both will perform their roles satisfactorily. B. Regardless of the governmental unit's urgent need for the manager's services, expect the newly appointed manager to give appropriate notice to his present employer. A manager who will leave his present employer without adequate notice may be equally inconsiderate to future employers.