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County Administrator's Report 8. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	11/18/2019
Issue: Senior Staff Selections and First 100 Days
From:	Janice Gilley
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Senior Staff Selections by Escambia County - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

The following positions are provided for your consideration and information:

A. That the Board confirm the hiring of Ms. Laura Coale as the Director of Communications and Public Information, with an annual salary of $90,000 per year, and a $400 monthly vehicle allowance, effective Tuesday, November 19, 2019. This position is currently budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020;

B. That the Board confirm the hiring of the successful candidate for the Director of Mass Transit. An offer and negotiations are expected to be completed by November 18, 2019. This position is currently budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and

C. That the Board be aware of the appointment of the manager for the Office of Compliance and Ethics. An offer and negotiations are expected to be completed by November 18, 2019. This position was created in the 2019-2020 Budget.

BACKUP TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

BACKGROUND:

The position of Director of Communications and Public Information was advertised for 30 days. Phone interviews were conducted in October by the County Administrator’s Assistant and the Interim Assistant County Administrator. The candidates were narrowed to five. Each of the five candidates made presentations in-person at forums attended by Escambia County Department Directors and the current CMR staff. The candidate’s forums were followed by personal interviews with the administrator. After deliberation and references were contacted, Ms. Laura Coale was chosen as the top candidate.

The position of Director of Mass Transit has been vacant since June 2019. The position was advertised for 30 days. Phone interviews were conducted November 8^th by the County Administrator and the Interim Assistant County Administrator. An offer and negotiations are expected to be completed by November 18, 2019.

The position of the manager of the Office of Compliance and Ethics was created by the County Administrator starting in October 2019. This office will be responsible for promoting integrity, accountability and efficiency in the services provided to the citizens of Escambia County, Florida with the goal to enhance public trust in government.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Positions are budgeted for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

F.S. 125.74 (1) (k)Select, employ, and supervise all personnel and fill all vacancies, positions, or employment under the jurisdiction of the Board. However, the employment of all department heads shall require confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, the County Administrator's Office will coordinate with HR and prepare the necessary paperwork.

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