Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Confirmation of Michael Wentworth as Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Director of Information Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to confirm Michael Wentworth as Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Director of Information Services.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The County has conducted an expansive recruitment for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Director of Information Services. Michael Wentworth has been nominated by the County Executive as the best candidate for this position based his extensive executive management and technology experience.
Mr. Wentworth started his County career 26 years ago in the Public Works Department where he moved through the ranks to become the Deputy Director of Administration and Airports before promoting to Director of Administration and Information Services in the Human Services Agency. In 2019, Mr. Wentworth began his role as Assistant Director in the Information Services Department and during the last year he has served as the Interim CIO/Director of Information Services, where he has increased collaboration, communication, and innovation.
Mr. Wentworth’s extensive knowledge of the County’s technology initiatives and opportunities as well as his leadership experience will continue to benefit our organization and the community we serve.
The Charter requires the Board of Supervisors to confirm appointments of department heads nominated by the County Executive.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Mr. Wentworth will start at the CIO/Director of Information Services Step E 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.