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June 14, 2019
Ms. Nina Collins
Director of Human Resources
City of Hayward
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541

Dear Ms. Collins:

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request to provide you with a detailed scope of work for Executive
Recruitment for the position of Deputy City Clerk, for the City of Hayward (“City”). We are most interested in assisting
the City with the effort for this critical position, which occupies a key leadership position. We are committed to providing
exceptional service and placements of the highest quality.

We have successfully placed numerous executives and managers with cities, counties, public agencies, JPAs, and non-profit
organizations throughout our 35-year history. To accomplish this, we develop customized recruitment projects around the
unique requirements of each position.

We have made a positive difference for many hundreds of public agencies and their respective workplaces throughout Cal-
ifornia, and have forged strong, authentic relationships with the individuals affected, including staff and executives alike. To
increase awareness of this opportunity and grow the candidate pool, we will tactfully reach out to our network, with a focus
on prospects relevant to the Deputy City Clerk position.

By integrating modern recruiting philosophy with our traditional public-sector experience, K&A Recruiting is bringing inno-
vation to our California market. Leveraging technology, we have improved the process for clients through increased collab-
oration, transparency, and a diverse candidate pool. Greater transparency and collaboration will give you peace of mind
when deciding whom to hire. Contemporary tools such as AI sourcing and applicant tracking software for organized and
expanded research increases the Recruiter’s understanding of the position and provides a platform for stronger candidate
recommendations than before.

Our 35-year-old understanding of public sector dynamics and culture ensures that we stay true to our roots and to familiar
public sector processes, which creates a highly effective balance when combined with our modern approach.

As Chief Executive Officer of the firm, I would be Co-Project Director for the recruitment together with our Recruitment
Manager, Richard O’Donnell, and our team of seasoned recruiters. You can reach me at (510) 658-5633, and my email
address is gkrammer@koffassociates.com. Richard’s email is rodonnell@koffassociates.com, and he can be reached at the
same telephone number here in Berkeley. Our fax number is (510) 652-5633.

Please call or email if we can provide any additional information.

We look forward to the opportunity to provide professional services to the City of Hayward.

Sincerely,

Georg S. Krammer

Chief Executive Officer