TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Creation of a Special Executive Recruitment Committee
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving the creation of a limited-purpose General Counsel Executive Recruitment Committee.
Staff Contact:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
Shayna van Hoften, Interim General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
There is no strategic importance associated with this report.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary/fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On January 24, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive search services associated with the recruitment of a permanent General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer. Now that a firm to lead the recruitment effort has been identified, the Executive Search Committee has recommended the creation of a new limited-purpose committee to oversee elements of the recruitment process that require frequent contact between the Board and the selected firm. The Board is asked to consider the creation of the General Counsel Executive Recruitment Committee. The committee would:
1. be a regular point of contact for the recruiter and would monitor their progress,
2. provide input on the profile for the position/recruitment brochure, and
3. work with the recruiter to develop a short list of candidates for full in-person Board interviews.
Board Policy 101, Section 8.4(b) provides that:
"The Board may establish Limited-Purpose Committees and the Board President shall appoint the Chair and members of Limited-Purpose Committees so established by the Board. Limited-Purpose Committees shall be composed of no more than three members of the Board of Directors and may include the Vice President and President. A Limited-Purpose Committee ...
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