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Request for Qualifications and Proposals- Consulting Services for Governance Planning

Request for Qualifications and Proposals- Consulting Services for Governance Planning. Submitted By:. Jerry Wood, Consultant. Defining The Vision. The Woodlands has a unique opportunity to chart its community self-governance course. The community input and decision-making process must:

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Request for Qualifications and Proposals- Consulting Services for Governance Planning

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  1. Request for Qualifications and Proposals- Consulting Services for Governance Planning Submitted By: Jerry Wood, Consultant

  2. Defining The Vision • The Woodlands has a unique opportunity to chart its communityself-governance course. • The community input and decision-making process must: • Inspire confidence; • Reinforce The Woodlands’ identity as the premier residential community of Texas; and • Protect the Community’s investment in its homes, businesses and quality of life. • The determination of a form of governance must: • Reflect The Woodlands’ desire for self-governance; and • Embody the Community’s unique character and identity. INNOVATION The Knudson Team will support the advancement of this effort with a local appreciation for The Woodlands’ Vision, Values and Goals. THE KNUDSON TEAM Cover Cover Cover KNOWLEDGE COMMUNICATION 2

  3. Understanding The Woodlands • QUALITY OF LIFE VALUES: • Open, vibrant community • Public safety & • quality educational system • Economic opportunity • Sustainability • Premier community services • Transparent governance • GOVERNANCE CONCERNS: • Community Involvement • Structural Coordination • Financial Integration • Quality & Continuity of Services • Economic Development • Inter-Governmental Relations • Map Courtesy of The Woodlands Township, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/index.aspx?nid=89. 3

  4. Defining The Process Assessment Consensus Dialogue Implementation • Establish Guiding Principles • Info Gathering and Analysis • Governance • Legal • Financial • Engineering • Identify Alternatives • Public Participation Plan • Interest-Based Consensus • Refine Interests • Define Consensus • Validate Consensus • Transition Plan • Township Action • Confirm Consensus • Public Vote • Community Listening/Input • Define community interests • Identify Points of Consensus/Contention • Clarify Alternatives & Potential Concerns Potential Election Cover Cover Cover Mar. 2011 May 2014 Nov. 2011 May. 2012 Aug. 2013 4

  5. The Knudson Team Difference The Knudson Team’s local presence and public experience add value and assurance to the community dialogue and decision making process. • A Local Appreciation of The Woodlands’ Unique Character and Identity; • Proven Track-Record for Supporting Community Outreach, Dialog and Decision Making; • Effective, Innovative and Timely Communication; and • Creative problem-solving, Transition Planning and Implementation Guidance. • Technical Expertise: Financial Governance Legal Engineering Knudson MIS Jerry Wood Olson & Olson Knudson McCall Gibson MIS Jones & Carter 5

  6. Preliminary Governance Comparison The Knudson Team has begun a preliminary evaluation of the three most obvious options of governance structures that should be researched and compared: ( add knudson block in lower right corner 6

  7. Township Beta Site The Knudson Team understands the importance of utilizing technology to communicate with the dynamic and connected Community that comprises The Woodlands. Visit the Beta Website to view one possible tool for involving The Woodlands Community in the governance dialogue and learn more about the Knudson Team. 7

  8. Questions And Answers There is no simple “silver bullet” solution without a roadmap for success. INNOVATION Thank You and We Want to Work for you on Your Vision! THE KNUDSON TEAM KNOWLEDGE COMMUNICATION 8

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