Okaloosa County BOCC — November 4, 2012 — Bob Murray 1 — reading text

as the cost of consultant travel, clerical support, placement of ads, credit, criminal and civil checks, education verification, as well as newspaper searches. In addition, postage, photocopying, and telephone charges are included and will be allocated. Expenses related to the use of audio/video conferencing equipment for interviews and candidates’ travel for interviews are the responsibility of Okaloosa County. Additional services beyond those outlined in this proposal will be billed at our hourly rate, plus expenses. Bob Murray, President $200/hr S. Renee Narloch, Director $150/hr Rachel Hanselman, Consultant $75/hr GUARANTEE We guarantee that, should the selected candidate be terminated for cause within the first year of employment, we will conduct the search again at no cost (with the exception of expenses) to the Board. We are confident in our ability to recruit outstanding candidates and do not expect the Board to find it necessary to exercise this provision. BOB MURRAY & ASSOCIATES Budget, Guarantee & Timing PAGE 8 TIMING We are available to begin the search immediately, and our current workload is such that we can ensure the Board will receive our full attention throughout the entire recruitment process. We will be prepared to make our recommendation regarding finalists within 75 to 90 days from the start of the search. A standard recruitment can typically be completed in 16 weeks and follows an approach and schedule similar to the one below: WEEK: TASK: 1 Conduct meeting with the Board and others involved in the process 2 Develop recruitment brochure and advertisements 3 Board reviews recruitment brochure and advertisements 4 Recruitment brochure printed and advertisements placed 5 Active recruitment of candidates begins 9 Closing date 10 Screen resumes 11-12 Recruiter interviews top candidates 12-13 Public records search Review recommendations with the Board and others involved in 14 the process Candidates interview with the Board, follow-up interviews, and 15 consultant reference/background checks 16 Candidate selected BOB MURRAY & ASSOCIATES Budget, Guarantee & Timing PAGE 9 STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Bob Murray & Associates believes in sound and ethical business practices. We understand that confidence and respect are imperative to our success. Our services to clients and candidates involve relationships which depend on good faith efforts. We conduct business forthrightly with no intentional misrepresentations which could mislead clients or candidates. We refrain from using any sourcing techniques that involve deception or falsehood. We do not engage in activities which violate antitrust laws. Communication between us, our clients and candidates are impartial and accurate, and we make a concerted effort to see that the position, our clients, and candidates are represented honestly and factually. We honor the confidentiality of proprietary information received from clients and candidates and will disclose any knowledge of potential conflicts of interest to client agencies and candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LITIGATION Bob Murray & Associates has no prior or pending litigation either civil or criminal, involving a governmental agency in which the firm, any of its employees, subcontractors or sub-consultants is or has been involved within the last three (3) years. CANDIDATE FEE Bob Murray & Associates does not receive a fee from any candidates it recommends nor does it receive a fee from any successfully placed candidate. E-VERIFY Bob Murray & Associates utilizes E-verify. FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT Bob Murray & Associates complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act changes effective January 1, 2013 as outlined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). ASSOCIATION OF EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS (AESC) Bob Murray & Associates is not a current member of (AESC); however, we abide by/adhere to the Professional Guidelines and Ethics of this association. BOB MURRAY & ASSOCIATES Professional Standards PAGE 10