Committee backs one-year innovation and data strategy position for Mayor's office
Summary
The committee approved recommending to council that a one-year lead innovation and data strategy position be added to the Mayor's office using innovation funds; staff said the role is currently supported through a Harvard-linked program and noted an H‑1B visa was obtained for the appointee.
The Personnel Committee voted to recommend that the council add a one-year 'lead, innovation and data strategy' position to the Mayor's office, to be funded from the city's innovation funds. Staff explained the position has been supported through a Harvard-linked program and that the city secured an H‑1B visa to allow the individual to work; the committee approved forwarding the funding recommendation to the council.
"So currently ISHU is being funded through Harvard's program that links the city to the university...we had to apply and receive an H‑1B visa which we did," a staff member said, describing the funding history and eligibility. Committee members moved and seconded the recommendation; the item was approved and will be placed on the council agenda for final action.
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