David Storer to serve as the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer on a fixed, short-term contract for the period from January 16, 2008 through June 30, 2008.

Duties:
Serve as Acting Development Services Director
Review the County's development review process and identify recommendations for process improvements:
Interview stakeholders in residential and nonresidential development community
Interview staff in all departments that have a role in the development review process
Determine number of staff in all development related departments involved in the review of all applications: review associated fee schedules
Provide recommendations for possible organizational restructuring based on recommendations for process improvements
Assist in hiring staff as appropriate, including but not limited to Development Services Director
Continue to provide assistance and coordination for private developer projects along the Missouri Flat and Hwy 50 corridors.
Other duties as assigned by Chief Administrative Officer.

Background
During the past year, concerns have been expressed about the development review and building permit processes. While the County recruits for the vacant Development Services Director position, Mr. Storer will analyze departmental systems and procedures currently used. In addition, he will review and suggestions for improving the interactions between the department and other development-related County departments, such as Transportation and Environmental Management.

Mr. Storer has direct experience related to the acting assignment, as he has previously served as Director of Planning, Permitting, and Inspections for the City of Folsom and Assistant City Manager for Development for the City of Elk Grove.

Missouri Flat Corridor

Mr. Storer is currently serving as the contract project manager for the Missouri Flat corridor. Upon Board approval of the proposed employment contract, the County will suspend the project manager contract. However, Mr. Storer will continue to coordinate activities within the corridor as a part of his duties as an ACAO.