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County Administrator's Report 7. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	09/19/2019
Issue: Confirmation of the Director of Information Technology
From:	Janice Gilley
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Confirmation of William “Bart” Siders as Director of Information Technology - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator

That the Board confirm the hiring of William “Bart” Siders as the Director of Information Technology with an annual salary of $105,809 per year, a $400 monthly vehicle allowance, plus benefits as outlined in the offer letter, to be effective Monday, October 21, 2019. This position is currently budgeted in the Fiscal year 2019 -2020 Budget and will replace the interim Director of Information Technology, Scott McDonald.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 270102, Object Code 51201]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County has been without a permanent Director of IT since May 2019. The position was advertised until July. Phone interviews were conducted the week of August 5th by the County Administrator, the interim Asst. County Administrator, and the interim Director of HR. The candidates were narrowed to four. On August 22nd and 23rd, each of the four candidates made presentations in-person at forums attended by Escambia County Department Directors and the staff of the Information Technology Department. The forums were followed by personal interviews by each candidate. After much deliberation, William “Bart” Siders was chosen as the top candidate.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Director of Information Technology position is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget.

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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