COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Manager's Office

DATE:

January 7, 2002

BOARD MEETING DATE:

January 15, 2002

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

SUBJECT:

Confirmation of the Appointment of Nancy Steiger, Director of Hospitals and Clinics

Recommendation
Confirm the appointment of Nancy Steiger as the Director of Hospitals and Clinics.

Background

The Board of Supervisors confirms the appointment of department head positions in accordance with the County Charter. In a separate action, the Board is being requested to adopt an ordinance establishing the San Mateo County Hospital as a new Department.

Discussion

Nancy Steiger has over twelve years of executive experience in both the operational and patient care aspects of hospital management. She emerged as the top candidate in the recent nation wide recruitment for the Director of Hospitals and Clinics. She was most recently the Chief Operating Officer at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

The biweekly salary for this position is $5692.00 to $7115.20. In addition to the approved salary and benefits for this position, it is recommended that the County provide the following: up to $25,000 per year additional compensation based on performance $10,000 of which is payable in March 2002, moving expenses of up to $10,000 if Ms Steiger relocates from Santa Rosa to San Mateo County within the next 24 months, equity sharing of up to $500,000 on the purchase of a home in the County; commute expenses of $1500 per month for four months, and one year's salary and benefits severance pay if Ms Steiger is involuntarily terminated during the first five years of employment.