COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

DATE:

April 2, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

April 10, 2007

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

SUBJECT:

Confirmation of James C. Porter as the Director of Public Works

RECOMMENDATION:

Confirm James C. Porter as the Director of Public Works.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.

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

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The County has conducted a nationwide recruitment for the position of Director. Mr. Porter has been nominated by the County Manager as the best candidate for this position based on his 20 years of progressively responsible experience in private engineering and municipal Public Works agencies. Mr. Porter currently serves as Director of Public Works for the City of Los Altos.

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

FISCAL IMPACT:

Mr. Porter’s monthly salary will be $14,762.