SANDAG CEO Community Engagement Survey 2023

Public input is an important part of developing the draft position description for the next SANDAG Chief Executive Officer. Let us know what qualities you would like to see in our next leader by taking our survey by December 1, 2023. Information gathered through this survey will be shared with the SANDAG Board of Directors to help guide their decisions throughout the process, including to help write the job announcement for the recruitment. 

Chief Executive Officer Job Duties

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for SANDAG programs, projects, and services
• Position SANDAG as a regional leader and represent the agency to various Boards, Councils, Commissions, elected officials, community service organizations, and other public groups, which includes responding to, negotiating, and resolving sensitive, significant, and controversial issues
• Under the direction of the Board, direct, plan, and manage the development and implementation of agency goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
• Ensure SANDAG delivers services to the public and member agencies in an efficient and effective manner and strives to identify improvements and implement necessary changes
• Oversee and monitor the fiscal integrity of SANDAG and ensure the agency maintains a positive financial position
• Prepare and present written, oral, and visual reports to the Board of Directors, Policy Advisory Committees and working groups, outside agencies and organizations, and/or community stakeholders
• Maintain day-to-day responsibility for the administrative functions and responsibilities delegated by the Board of Directors; recommend policies and procedures accordingly
• Oversee a variety of organizational or operational studies, investigations, audits, and reviews; and recommend modifications to SANDAG programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate
• Provide executive support and act as an adviser to the Board of Directors and Policy Advisory Committees