San Mateo County sets-up task force to update government

The Daily Journal (San Mateo)/Michelle Durand, 9/4/12, "County considering shaking up organization."

...  "After decades of the status quo, County Manager John Maltbie says it is time San Mateo County take a hard look at how the organization is structured and operates to keep up with changing times.

Before: Add water, it should be fine

After:  Jingle bells, jingle bells

....  The county needs to attract and retain diverse talent and create an organizational culture of continuous learning, Maltbie said, because gone are the days when workers stayed for the span of their career or weren’t interested in cross-   training or exploring new areas. The county’s cost and revenue models are obsolete, the expectation of the role and value of government have changed and the county’s relationship with the state is “littered with potholes of fiscal instability and eroded voter control and confidence,” he said.

Maltbie is forming a task force to gather information on workforce trends, how services are delivered and understand current officials’ thoughts and, in particular, frustrations with how it operates. ....   The task force, and the board, should look at similar policies that are no longer applicable as a way to streamline government, she said. ....  Maltbie also wants the task force brainstorming to be more than lip service. Once it pins down some concrete ideas, Maltbie will bring them back to the board for recommendations on next steps. He anticipates returning before Christmas."   Read article.

Posted by Kathy Meeh