HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council is seeking community input in the search for a new city manager.

Current City Manager John Deardoff announced he will retire in the spring of 2020.

The survey is being conducted by Strategic Government Resources on behalf of the Hutchinson City Council. Information shared within this survey will be solely used for the purposes of defining the desired characteristics of the new city manager.

Individuals will not be personally identified or contacted as a result of completing this survey.

The survey will be open until 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.

You can reach the survey by clicking on www.surveymonkey.com.