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Meeting of the Board of Regents | July 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 9:00am

TO:

The Honorable the Members of the Board of Regents

FROM:

David M. Steiner

SUBJECT:

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

DATE:

July 14, 2010

   

AUTHORIZATION(S):

 

 

Issue for Decision

Will the Board of Regents approve my appointment of Valerie Grey to the position of Chief Operating Officer?

Reasons for Consideration

              Valerie Grey was appointed Director of State Operations to the Governor on July 27, 2009. In that role, she served as senior policy advisor to the Governor and chief operating officer, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the State.  In her capacity, she planed, directed, and coordinated operations of 80 Executive state agencies. Ms. Grey focused her work on strategic planning, implementing innovative ideas and budget initiatives to streamline operations, ensuring accountability, and setting performance standards and benchmarks for all State agencies and programs.

Previously, Ms. Grey was the First Deputy Secretary to the Governor and was instrumental in the development of the Office of Taxpayer Accountability. She also served as the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Services beginning in August 2008, and was instrumental in the development of the Governor's health and human services policies. Prior to working in the Governor’s Chamber, Ms. Grey's other public sector experience included the Department of Health, the Office of the State Comptroller and the New York State Assembly.

             

 

 

Proposed Handling

              The Board of Regents will review Ms. Grey’s credentials and experience in Executive Session on July 19, 2010. 

Recommendation

I recommend that you take the following action:

VOTED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Valerie Grey to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective August 23, 2010.