CASE STUDY MEMORANDUM #1 From Case Study 39: Selecting the Special Assistant to the City Council 1. This assignment must be written in memo format. See the second page for a template of the proper memorandum heading and memorandum subdivisions and proper spacing. Points will be deducted for adding extra space to avoid writing three full pages. 2. Your memorandum must be written in twelve (12) point font, Times New Roman, and double spaced with one inch margins on the left, right, top, and bottom. Your memorandum must be at least three FULL pages, but no more than five pages. 3. For any sources you elect to use, please cite these sources using APA format. 4. Read the entire case study and answer all four (4) questions. Use question as your subheading (see template for clarification). Italicize headings, but make sure that your answer for each question is not in italics. 5. There are no right or wrong answers. The purpose of this assignment is for you to contemplate real life situations and decision making. You must fully answer each question and reflect, in depth, why you have provided that response. THIS MUST BE YOUR OWN WORK! 6. This assignment is due on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the end of the day. CASE STUDY MEMORANDUM NO. 1 DATE: Friday, June 25, 2021 FROM: (Insert YOUR name here) TO: Prof. Diaz RE: Selecting the Special Assistant to the City Council I. The special assistant to the city council has obviously been exempted from the union contract and other normal hiring procedures because of its inherent political nature. Was it therefore inappropriate to allow a full-blown competitive hiring process to be conducted for this position in the first place? Why or why not? Start your answer here. II. To protect the privacy of applicants, specific information about much of the hiring process must remain confidential. Would Ron be justified in “leaking” this information to any of the candidates—or, at least suggesting that they file a grievance to investigate this further? Or does his professional role in city management mean that he has a higher duty to maintain confidentiality as well as to protect the city from possible legal challenges? Start your answer here. III. Should Ron sign the buckslip? What are the possible ramifications if he does so? What are the possible ramifications if he refuses? Start your answer here. IV. Is Beth well representing the interests of the city manager? Why or why not? Start your answer here.