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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 18, 2015
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: PERSONNEL MATTER
ACTION: AUTHORIZE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO NEGOTIATE SALARIES
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZED ON CONSENT CALENDAR the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate salaries within the pay range for the following positions:
A. Chief Operations Officer, pay grade CC ($215,987 - $265,907 - $315,868)
B. Chief Communications Officer, pay grade BB ($161,616 - $202,030 - $242,424)
Issue
ISSUE
Executive-level recruiting is extremely sensitive and sometimes difficult if the potential candidate is considering leaving current employment. Delegating authority for salary negotiation to the CEO for the positions of Chief Operations Officer and Chief Communications Officer will speed up the process and ameliorate any concerns the potential candidates may have regarding confidentiality.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
These key executive positions are responsible for major functional areas of the agency and need to be filled with personnel whose salaries are competitive and reflect the level of their responsibilities and qualifications.
Chief Operations Officer
The Chief Operations Officer position has been filled using Interim appointments since October 2013. A regular appointment needs to be made to provide stable leadership during this critical time in the agency's history. With ongoing efforts to improve bus service and operate it efficiently, along with new rail line extensions opening in 2016 and new rail line extensions under construction, strong, longer term leadership is needed.
Chief Communications Officer
The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) position is currently filled with an Interim appointment until the position is filled. This position is of vital importance in communicating with our customers and maintaining a positive perception of Metro with the public. It is also responsible for managing Customer Services i...
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