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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Confirm Appointment of Emergency Management Director
Date:9/15/2021
Department:County Manager
Background:

Nassau County Emergency Management Director, Greg Foster, has announced his retirement from the Nassau County Sheriff's office and the position of Emergency Management Director.  After coordination with the County Manager and Assistant County Manager, Sheriff Leeper is recommending Captain Tim Cooper as the new Director of Emergency Management.

 

Nassau County Emergency Management falls under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office per Interlocal Agreement, CM2098, and although the Sheriff has the authority to select someone for this position, the Sheriff would like the Board of County Commissioners to confirm a new Emergency Management Director. The Emergency Management Director reports to the County Manager during a declared State of Emergency.

 

 

Request:
Confirm appointment of Captain Tim Cooper as the new Nassau County Emergency Management Director to replace Director Greg Foster due to retirement.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
The Emergency Management Director's salary is held in the Nassau County Sheriff's Office budget.  This position serves a critical role in emergency/disaster preparedness and response in Nassau County.  This position also maintains high levels of coordination with local, state and federal agencies.
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Confirm appointment of Captain Tim Cooper as the new Nassau County Emergency Management Director to replace Director Greg Foster due to retirement.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
Funding Source:
N/A

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
N/A
How many originals are needed?
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
CM2098, Interlocal Agreement9/8/2021Cover Memo
T. Cooper Resume9/8/2021Cover Memo