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Ethics Commission narrows executive‑director search to five finalists, plans remote interviews
Summary
The commission’s search committee reviewed dozens of applicants, narrowed the field to five finalists to be interviewed by Skype in mid‑October, and discussed confidentiality and possible public feedback but did not reopen the selection process.
The San Francisco Ethics Commission reported progress in its search for a new executive director and outlined next steps for interviews and final selection.
Chair Rennie told commissioners the search committee received applications "in the 30s" and that Alliance Associates flagged 11 highly qualified candidates. The committee narrowed the field to five finalists and plans initial interviews by Skype on Oct. 14, with the goal of presenting recommended finalists to the full commission at the Oct. 26 meeting or at a special meeting in November.
Commissioners discussed interview format, confidentiality and whether to include a public stakeholder in the committee. The committee decided not to reopen the process to add additional committee members but considered limited public involvement later in the process. "The way it is contemplated now is that the applicant will be provided in advance with the invitation, I think, 3 or 4 questions," Chair Rennie said, adding that providing questions in advance should allow candidates to offer specific examples.
Commissioner concerns centered on equal treatment of candidates and scheduling: initial Skype interviews are intended to give all candidates the same footing, and face‑to‑face interviews would follow for finalists. Commissioners discussed the possibility of asking written follow‑up questions or calling candidates back if additional detail is needed.
Public commenters asked procedural questions about whether the committee would later hold in‑person interviews with the full commission and suggested including public feedback in a limited, confidential way. The committee indicated it will notify the public when interviews move to a closed session (as required) and will follow notice rules when it does so.
No personnel decision was made at the meeting; the commission set a timetable and retained confidentiality procedures for interviews and deliberations.
