COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE

DATE:

August 22, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

September 11, 2007

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

John L. Maltbie, County Manager

SUBJECT:

Confirmation of Sang-ick Chang as Chief Executive Officer of the San Mateo Medical Center

RECOMMENDATION:

Confirm Sang-ick Chang as the Chief Executive Officer of the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC).

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 recruitment for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC). Dr. Chang has been nominated by the County Manager as the best candidate for this position based on his extensive experience in public health, patient care and hospital operations including the past six years in progressively responsible positions with SMMC, most recently as Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO. The Charter requires the Board of Supervisors to confirm appointments of department heads nominated by the County Manager.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Dr. Chang’s monthly salary will be $19,134.