City of Ventura
501 Poli Street
Ventura, Ca 93001
Attn: City Council

If this one goes over well we will have one for each of the administrators in the Ivory Tower and one for each of the Council Members.

City of San Buenaventura
DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Director of Code Enforcement Sue Taylor Today's Date:
Evaluation Period: From: 2004 To: Present
Submitted by:

The following pages define significant areas of responsibility for the City Manager position. In each section, examples of performance and responsibility are articulated to better explain each subject heading. Please, rate the Manager's performance based on the following categories:

I. MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION:

A. Effectively runs the operations of the organization.
B. Creates a collaborative, team building, environment for staff.
C. Recognizes the accomplishments of staff and other agencies working on behalf of the City.
D. Supports professional growth and opportunity within the organization.
E. Accepts full accountability for staff and the outcome of City projects or decisions.
F. Identifies organizational problems and takes remedial action.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0- Unsatisfactory

II. EXECUTION OF POLICY:

A. Understands and complies with policies and procedures governing the City.
B. Implements City policy, fairly and consistently, based upon Council decisions, goals, and applicable laws and regulations.
C. Works toward accomplishing identified Council goals. Presents matters in a factual, analytical way.
D. Coordinates Council policy decisions to staff, departments, other organizations and the community.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0- Unsatisfactory

III. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Properly prepares and manages the budget.

A. Demonstrates ingenuity and creativity in approaching budgetary matters, including long-range revenues and expenditures for the organization.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0- Unsatisfactory

IV. RELATIONS WITH THE COUNCIL:

A. Provides regular updates to the Council, keeping them informed about current and critical issues.
B. Makes an effort to be accessible to Council Members.
C. Handles issues that are brought by the Council in a consistent and timely manner. Maintains an honest, truthful and professional relationship with each Council member.
D. Keeps a positive attitude and approach to new ideas, issues and complaints raised by Council Members.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0- Unsatisfactory

V. COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

A. Makes an effort to understand general community issues and concerns.
B. Remains involved and active in the community. Represents the City well and in a professional and positive manner.
C. Works pro-actively with the media and press.
D. Works effectively with community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, County of Ventura, School District and other agencies.
E. Educates the community on City goals and services.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0 - Unsatisfactory

VI. COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Insures that Council Members receive important information in a timely and effective manner.
B. Presents the Council and community with clear and accurate written reports and correspondence.
C. Responds to correspondence, requests, and complaints, quickly and appropriately. Facilitates open two-way communication and encourages mutual honesty and respect with the community, Council and staff.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0 - Unsatisfactory

VII. LEADERSHIP:

A. Provides the Council and the organization with real solutions and creative alternatives to issues and problems.
B. Anticipates and responds to issues.
C. Assures that council decisions are thought out, objective, consistent with past practices and are legal and ethical.
D. Makes use of sound administrative practices.
E. Leads the organization through effective management of people and tasks.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0 - Unsatisfactory

VIII. PROFESSIONALISM:

A. Deals effectively and appropriately with the public and other organizations.
B. Devotes time and energy to the job.
C. Demonstrates high ethical standards in the organization.
D. Works to keep "politics" and personal perspectives out of the decision making process.
E. Stays active in professional organizations and regional issues.

*6 - Outstanding
*5 - Excellent
*4 - Very Good
*3 - Good
*2 - Fair
*1 - Poor
*0 - Unsatisfactory