McKinney City Council voted Monday to select Ralph Andersen & Associates, an executive recruiting firm, to perform a nationwide search for a permanent city manager.

The role has been held by interim City Manager Tom Muehlenbeck since 2014. His contract will expire in June.

According to city officials, the firm will work with  Council to develop a profile for the position and will present candidates to council for consideration.

The City Council will select the finalists and make the final hiring decision.