COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

DATE:

October 16, 2006

BOARD MEETING DATE:

October 24, 2006

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

SUBJECT:

Confirmation of Beverly Beasley Johnson as Director of the Human Services Agency

RECOMMENDATION:

Confirm Beverly Beasley Johnson as Director of the Human Services Agency.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather that temporary relief of immediate gain.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The County has conducted a nationwide recruitment for the position of Human Services Agency Director. Ms. Johnson has been nominated by the County Manager as the best candidate for this position based on her 30 years of progressive experience in human services.

The Charter requires the Board of Supervisors to confirm appointments of department heads nominated by the County Manager.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Ms. Johnson’s annual salary will be $150,000.