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a) Approve the agreement with Sonia M. De La Rosa as the County Administrative Officer; and,
b) Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Approve the agreement with Sonia M. De La Rosa as the County Administrative Officer; and,
b) Authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department hired Bob Murray & Associates to conduct an open, competitive recruitment for the position of County Administrative Officer. After conducting the selection process, it is recommended the employment agreement for Sonia M. De La Rosa as the County Administrative Officer be approved.
Ms. De La Rosa was born and raised in Monterey County and has maintained her roots in this community. She pursued her higher education by attending California State University Fresno and graduated with a B.S. in Criminology, and a B.S. in Chicano Latino Studies.
Ms. De La Rosa has held a long-standing career with the County of Fresno. She brings forth a breath of experience dealing with challenging issues such as homelessness, supporting victims of crime, and law enforcement. Her overall efforts have resulted in improving services and deploying resources to the low-income families in the County of Fresno. In addition, she has continued to pursue her professional development by participating and receiving various certifications to include the California State Association of Counties - Institute for Excellence in County Government Credential and Fellowship, California State Association of Counties - Faculty Development, and the National Association of Counties - Professional Development Academy.
Ms. De La Rosa has held many positions through the course of her career making her an exemplary leader and collaborator and suited for the position of County Administrative Officer for the County of Monterey.
The agreement provides for a 4-year term; s...
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