Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Confirmation of Jasneet Sharma as Director of Sustainability
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to confirm Jasneet Sharma as Director of Sustainability.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The County has conducted a nationwide recruitment for the position of Director of Sustainability. Ms. Sharma has been nominated by the County Executive as the best candidate for this position based on eight years (8) of progressively responsible experience managing sustainability organizations and programs in the public sector, including four years as Director of the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience. Prior to the County of Santa Clara, Ms. Sharma worked for the County of San Mateo Sustainability Department as a Program Manager and Climate Resiliency Specialist.
Ms. Sharma holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Ann Arbor Michigan. She is currently Chair of the Bay Area Climate Adaptation Network Executive Committee. Ms. Sharma brings a wealth of strategic insight and proven leadership to drive the expansion of the County’s sustainability initiatives, ensuring impactful solutions.
The Charter requires the Board of Supervisors to confirm appointments of department heads nominated by the County Executive. Ms. Sharma will start her new role on May 12, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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 and the Master Salary Resolution approved by this Board.