Friday, 30 July 2010 06:13

Supes Select New County Administrative Officer

slide2-supes_select_new_county_administrative_officer.pngAmador County - The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday selected a new County Administrative Officer in a closed door meeting after their regularly scheduled meeting. Chuck Iley, current director of Developmental Services in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, has been given a conditional employment offer pending a background check. Iley will fill the position left vacant by Terri Daly, who recently resigned in order to take a job as Deputy CAO for El Dorado County. Daly served Amador County as CAO since March 2007. Her last day was July 23. If accepted, Iley will bring a wealth of education and experience to the position. He is an engineer and an AICP, APA certified planner with a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Florida and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Miami. He background also includes working as an engineer for Caltrans. According to Board of Supervisors Chairman Brain Oneto, Iley has worked in Clay County for over nine years and “all his references there speak very highly of him.” The meticulous interview process that led to Iley’s selection began shortly after Daly announced her resignation. Supervisor John Plasse said it came down to 5 finalists and Iley was decided upon as the top candidate by the board. Various department heads also interacted with Iley and gave their input on him to the board. “All input considered, Chuck seems to be a very level-headed, confident individual and I look forward to working with him,” said Supervisor John Plasse. Kristin Bengyel, interim CAO and acting director of Health Services, said she is excited to work alongside Iley. “We look forward to his arrival,” she said. Iley is reportedly happy to return to California; in part because he has relatives in Volcano. Bengyel said Iley will start on September 20 “at the latest.” The starting salary for the position was advertised at $132,165, but Bengyel said he will start at $118,949 due to current work week cutbacks agreed upon with union negotiators. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.