Board outlines responsibility matrix and standardized employee reviews; general manager says he is an at‑will employee

The RCSC board described changes to how it oversees management, saying a responsibility matrix and an objective performance-review process were implemented to clarify roles and improve communication.

Board President Tom Foster said the matrix, adopted in 2024, “identifies certain duties and then identifies who performs those duties, who’s accountable for those duties, who has to be informed… who has input…and who has final control or veto power.” The board reviews the matrix quarterly, Foster said, and the intent is to reduce confusion between board and management responsibilities.

Performance reviews Foster and other directors described a new annual performance-review process that uses objective scoring with opportunities for each director to provide examples and comments; results are aggregated and discussed by the full board. Outcomes of the review can include cost‑of‑living increases, merit increases or performance improvement plans.

General manager status When asked by a member whether the general manager is under contract, the general manager, Matthew D. Lisansky, said he is not under a contract and is employed at will. The board said review details are discussed internally and that personnel matters remain confidential, though the board said it has completed an extensive 2024 review of senior management.

Why it matters Members have raised questions on how the board supervises management and how performance outcomes are determined. The matrix and standardized reviews are intended to increase transparency of responsibility and reduce conflicts of authority between directors and senior staff.

Follow-up Board members invited questions from members on the process and said the matrix and review procedures will remain under quarterly review; no personnel actions were announced at the exchange meeting.