Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Confirmation of Iliana Rodriguez as Assistant County Executive
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to confirm Iliana Rodriguez as Assistant County Executive.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The County has conducted a recruitment for the position of Assistant County Executive. Iliana Rodriguez has been nominated by the County Executive as the best candidate for this position based on her extensive experience with the County and exceptional executive leadership.
Ms. Rodriguez started her County career over 34 years ago and for the past five years, she has served as a Deputy County Executive. Prior to joining the County Executive’s Office, Ms. Rodriguez served as Director of the Human Services Agency and Director of Child Support Services.
As an innovative and strategic leader, she has extensive experience in financial planning, strategic planning and execution, and complex change management. Most recently, she managed the Emergency Operations Center’s pandemic emergency response and continues to work with the Center on Homelessness to achieve the Board’s goal of “functional zero” as well as effectively collaborating with external partners to manage countywide and cross-jurisdictional initiatives. In addition to her extensive work experience, Ms. Rodriguez holds a master’s in public administration.
Pursuant to County Ordinance Code 2.00.060, the Assistant County Executive is a department head. The Charter requires the Board of Supervisors to confirm appointments of department heads nominated by the County Executive.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ms. Rodriguez will start at the Assistant County Executive Step D level. The compensation and benefits for this position are set forth in the County’s Resolution establishing the salary and benefits for the unrepresented Management Employees of the County approved by this Board in February of 2022.