Since the bulk of the Director/Coordinator's responsibilities will involve contacts with the heads of local government departments, as well as officials from other government levels, applicants should show leadership qualities, and an ability to manage and coordinate the civil preparedness program. In addition, applicants should have the ability to meet and deal with the public effectively, and be reliable and trustworthy. According to field studies, personal traits considered important for the civil preparedness Director/Coordinator, by chief executives and other local officials, included enthusiasm for the job, ability to work with others, integrity, friendliness, cooperativeness, ability to coordinate and expedite, administrative ability, and reputation and stature within the community. Probably the most important single personal trait is dedication to the civil preparedness program. In evaluating candidates, interview boards and chief executives should keep in mind the duties of the local Director/Coordinator in emergency periods, They should ask themselves,  Would I place confidence in the recommendations and advice of this applicant, in making decisions that could affect the preservations of life and property, in an emergency affecting this jurisdiction. (DCPA/DOD, Standards for Local Civil Preparedness (CPG 1-5), April 1979, p. 11)