Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A and B to create the classification of County Communications Director as indicated in Attachment A;
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM system.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors take the following actions:
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A and B to create the classification of County Communications Director as indicated in Attachment A;
b. Direct the Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM system.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
During the past year, the County has responded to several catastrophic events including the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, 2020 wildfires, and 2021 winter storm events. During these catastrophic events, coordinating and disseminating timely and accurate information has been critical to ensure public safety. To aid in this endeavor, the Board of Supervisors created an ad hoc COVID Communications Committee intended to develop COVID-related communications/messaging strategy, and to guide staff in the dissemination of vital information to members of the public.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on areas for improvement related to the County's communication capabilities, which both the ad hoc COVID Communications Committee and staff feel must be addressed in both a short-term and a more long-term manner and recommend the creation of a County Communications Director that will plan, direct, and implement a comprehensive Countywide communications, community and government relations, crisis management, and media relations program. The County Communications Director will direct the overall communications and public information activities of the entire County; and will provide direction and oversight for all related functions and activities on behalf of the ...
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