Meeting Information

Executive_Committee

SPECIAL MEETING of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Thursday, November 1, 2007
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 320

Minutes

Commission President P.J. Johnston called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

1. Roll Call
   Commissioners Present
   P.J. Johnston
   Beverly Prior
   Jeannene Przyblyski
   Sherri Young
   
   Commissioners Absent
   Maya Draisin
   
   Staff and Others Present
   Commission Secretary Sharon Page Ritchie
   Development Director Rachelle Axel
   Community Arts and Education Program Director Judy Nemzoff
   Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates
   
   
2. Update on Search for Director of Cultural Affairs
   President Johnston began by briefly summarizing the interview process to date, in response to questions from staff. He reported that Commissioner Draisin had planned to participate by telephone, but was unable to do so. He explained that the Committee had agreed on a set list of questions which they asked of all of the candidates. He reported that the Mayor’s office had met with some of the candidates. President Johnston planned to place the name of the final candidate on the full Commission’s agenda at its November meeting, which was postponed to mid-month.
   
   President Johnston reassured staff that the Committee has not only had a full list of good applicants, but has had interesting and in-depth conversations with candidates in the interviews.
   
   Ms. Nemzoff reported that very little information had come to her “through the grapevine,” but she had heard that the Committee was conducting a great process. She offered thanks on behalf of the staff for the Committee’s time and consideration.
   
   Commissioners Prior and Przyblyski said that it has been interesting and energizing to think about the possibilities for new leadership, and President Johnston said that the conversations have raised very illuminating issues. Commissioner Przyblyski added that the Committee has been working to balance the interest in moving forward expeditiously with the need for due diligence.
   
   Ms. Nemzoff and Ms. Axel thanked the Committee and left the meeting.
   
   
3. Public Employee Appointment/Hiring: Director of Cultural Affairs of the San Francisco Arts Commission
   
   
   1. Public Employee Appointment/Hiring: Director of Cultural Affairs of the San Francisco Arts Commission
      There was no public comment.
      
      
   2. Vote on Whether to Hold Closed Session to Consider and Interview Candidates for the Position of Director of Cultural Affairs (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b))
      The Committee voted unanimously to hold a closed session for the above purpose. The closed session included Commission President P.J. Johnston, Commissioners Beverly Prior, Jeannene Przyblyski and Sherri Young, and search consultant Heather Renschler of Ralph Andersen & Associates. The closed session commenced at 3:15 p.m.
      
      
   3. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b)
      Consideration and Interviews of Candidates for the Position of Director of Cultural Affairs of the San Francisco Arts Commission, Classification 0961, Department Head I
      
      
   4. Reconvene in Open Session
      
      1. Possible Report on Action Taken in Closed Session (Government Code Section 54957 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(b)(4))
         The Committee reconvened in open session at 5:15 p.m. and reported no action taken.
         
         
      2. Vote to Elect Whether to Disclose Any or All Discussions Held in Closed Session (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a))
         The Committee voted not to disclose any discussions held in the closed session.
         
         
4. Public Comment
   There was no public comment.
   
   
5. Adjournment
   There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
   
   

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