WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION UPDATED VIRTUAL MEETING 01/04/2021 JANUARY 5, 2021 8:30 a.m. 1. Swearing in of Elected Officials: (30 min.) · Commissioner Roy Rogers · Commissioner Nafisa Fai · Sheriff Pat Garrett 9:00 a.m. 2. Introduction of Commissioner Nafisa Fai (10 min.) 9:10 a.m. 3. Board and Leadership Communication & Formal Agenda Item Discussion (45 min.) 10:00 a.m. CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 1:00 p.m. 4. County Counsel Recruitment (30 min.) -Elizabeth Mazzara Myers, Chief of Staff; and Heather Gantz, Novak Consulting Group 1:30 p.m. 5. Homeless Plan Advisory Committee Appointments (20 min.) -Komi Kalevor, Director of Housing Services; and Annette Evans, Homeless Program Manager 1:50 p.m. 6. Planning Commission Appointment Discussion (20 min.) -Stephen Roberts, Director of Land Use and Transportation; Theresa Cherniak, Principal Planner, and Todd Borkowitz, Associate Planner 2:10 p.m. 7. Proposed Revisions to Washington County Code Chapters 8.04 and 8.08 Pertaining (45 min.) to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee -Marni Kuyl, Director of Health and Human Services; and Thomas Egleston, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling 2:55 p.m. BREAK – 15 MINUTES 3:10 p.m. 8. Review 18-Month Assessment of Emergency Ambulance Services Franchisee: Metro (30 min.) West Ambulance -Tricia Mortell, Public Health Manager; and Adrienne Donner, EMS Program Supervisor 3:40 p.m. 9. Conciliation & Law Library Financial Update (30 min.) -Erin Calvert, Deputy County Administrator PULLED 10. Report: Community Investment Conversations - Elizabeth Mazzara Myers, Chief of Staff; and Marcus Mundy, Coalition of Communities of Color WORK SESSION Item #4 WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Session Date: January 5, 2021 Length of Time Requested: 30 minutes Title of Topic: COUNTY COUNSEL RECRUITMENT Department: County Administrative Office Presented by: Elizabeth Mazzara Myers, Chief of Staff; Name(s) & Title(s) Heather Gantz, Novak Consulting Group LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS OR PRESENTATIONS: Position Profile Updated recruitment timeline PURPOSE & DESIRED OUTCOME: For the Board of Commissioners to provide feedback on the position profile developed for the County Counsel recruitment. Opportunity to touch point with the recruiter regarding timeline. POLICY QUESTIONS FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER: Are there edits or amendments you would like to make to the County Counsel position profile? SUMMARY OF TOPIC: The Board of Commissioners is working with the Novak Consulting Group in a nationwide Executive Search for a new County Counsel. The January 5th check-in will provide the Board opportunity to provide direct feedback regarding the position profile, the timeline or any other areas of interest or concern. Washington County, Oregon COUNTY COUNSEL Recruitment Brochure Text The Opportunity The County Counsel acts as a key advisor in providing public policy and legal advice to elected officials, county management, and affiliated agencies. Within broad objectives established by the Board of County Commissioners, the County Counsel develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to address the most complex legal challenges, work closely with elected and appointed policy officials, and lead a team of dedicated professionals. A highly effective leader, the County Counsel manages the Office of the County Counsel with responsibility for hiring, directing, and evaluating staff that provide quality service internally to departments and externally to Washington County residents. The County Counsel develops and implements the strategic plan and collaborates with staff to establish annual work plans with identified goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes. The County Counsel develops annual and supplemental budgets for the Office of County Counsel and actively monitors revenues and expenditures. This position also presents budget proposals to the Budget Committee and the Board of County Commissioners. The County Counsel provides or oversees legal representation in all civil matters on behalf of the County and prosecutes, defends, and appeals legal actions, suits, and other proceedings. This position reviews and analyzes court decisions and pending legislation and directs the research and preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, deeds, and other legal documents. Representing the County in court, the County Counsel prepares and presents cases at trials or hearings and can effectively evaluate and negotiate out of court settlements. The County Counsel reviews and interprets Federal, State, and local legislation, statutes, rules, and regulations and makes recommendations on proposed policy or procedural changes. This position also directs the preparation and analysis of proposed state and federal legislation affecting County operations. The County Counsel attends public meetings and work sessions advising on legal rights and responsibilities and other legal issues. They also approve the legal form of all official ordinances, orders, and actions of the Commissioners. As a member of the County’s Executive Management Team, the County Counsel supports the facilitation of high quality, effective service delivery in all County programs. The County Counsel routinely advises County departments on appropriate action for a variety of legal problems and issues, particularly those involving county-wide policies or politically sensitive issues. With an equity focus, this position also assists in the development of department, division, and county-wide policies, procedures, and business practices. Priorities · Quickly develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with the Board of County Commissioners. Establish trust, ensure effective communication, and proactively provide sound legal advice. · Establish collaborative working relationships throughout the organization. Become a dedicated business partner to the County Administrator and work in collaboration to achieve Board priorities and strategic County initiatives. 26 E. Hollister Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 www.raftelis.com www.thenovakconsultinggroup.com Washington County, Oregon Page 2 County Counsel Recruitment Brochure · Modernize and improve the Office of the County Counsel. Review current recommendations and consider best practices in order to structure and staff the Office to meet the growing needs of the County. · Identify and articulate technology and system needs in order to effectively leverage data and increase efficiency in support of performance excellence. · Quickly come up to speed on the current work of the Office. Actively discuss cases, develop strategies as needed, and successfully partner with the staff to provide sound legal advice on ongoing initiatives. · Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key organizational value. Support the County’s ongoing DEI initiative to deliver equitable outcomes throughout the County’s programs, budgets, decision-making, and service delivery. The Successful Candidate The County Counsel is apolitical yet politically astute, with a strong history of developing effective relationships with elected officials and providing balanced and sound legal advice. The successful candidate develops positive partnerships throughout the County, establishes a high level of trust, and actively collaborates with others to find creative solutions to problems and assist in achieving the public policy objectives established by the Board of County Commissioners. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a vision for the Office of the County Counsel and the appropriate role the Office has in shaping and implementing public policy consistent with the Board and senior county management. With unquestioned integrity and sound ethics, the County Counsel is considered a thought partner dedicated to public service and works in the best interest of the County at all times. The County Counsel has substantial government law experience and leverages that knowledge to anticipate issues and proactively mitigate risk. A confident leader, the successful candidate navigates controversial issues with ease and is strong enough to stand up to pressure and provide unpopular advice when needed. A highly effective communicator, the County Counsel is candid in their interactions with County officials and also enjoys coordinating and preparing responses to inquiries by the media and general public regarding county legal matters. This includes the ability to explain complex legal issues to lay employees and the public. With a commitment to leading the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, the County Counsel embraces change and continuous improvement. The successful candidate has an appreciation for lean management, uses data and analytics to drive decisions, and leverages technology and innovation in support of efficient operations. In addition, the County Counsel has a strong background in financial management and budget administration. A genuine and authentic leader, the County Counsel is approachable and actively nurtures an open and welcoming environment that continues to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate leads and empowers staff, encouraging development of creative options while still providing sound legal advice to complex government problems. Likewise, the ideal candidate solicits input from the team and leverages the deep knowledge and expertise of staff to collectively