San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Request for Proposals for Executive Director Services

The SFVCOG is comprised of six member agencies located in the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas of Los Angeles County ("Member Agencies"). The SFVCOG became a Joint Powers Authority in May 2010. The Member Agencies are as follows:

- City of Burbank
- City of Glendale
- City of Los Angeles
- County of Los Angeles
- City of San Fernando
- City of Santa Clarita

The SFVCOG is a voluntary cooperative effort among the member agencies and the County of Los Angeles to forge consensus and advance policies and programs of regional significance. The SFVCOG provides a forum for discussion as well as formalized representation and advocacy on behalf of the San Fernando Valley ("Valley") subregion with regional, State, and federal agencies.

The City of Los Angeles, Office of the City Administrative Officer, is issuing this RFP for an Executive Director of the SFVCOG on behalf of the SFVCOG to solicit proposals from qualifying individuals or entities ("Proposers") that are willing to provide the services detailed herein commencing no later than January 1, 2026.

The Executive Director serves as a key staff member to the Board of Directors, responsible for preparing for SFVCOG meetings by coordinating with support staff to draft reports and agendas three weeks before meetings, including a minimum of four annual meetings and various committee discussions. Additionally, the Executive Director facilitates the annual Valley Mobility Summit, managing all logistical details. Monthly duties encompass collaborating with city officials to develop approved programs, leading implementation efforts, creating the Annual Work Program, and devising a legislative advocacy agenda. The Executive Director also works to secure grants, serves as the primary liaison to regional and government agencies, assists board committee leaders, oversees SFVCOG communications, attends relevant state meetings, manages compliance with conflict of interest regulations, and travels within California to advocate for SFVCOG priorities as directed by the Board.

A detailed summary of the duties and responsibilities are listed in Attachment A of the RFP.

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