FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/1/2014
Councilmember Bruce Harrell
Council to discuss confirmation of Seattle’s Chief Technology Officer
Seattle – Councilmember Bruce Harrell will convene a Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology committee meeting this Wednesday to begin consideration of the appointment of Michael Mattmiller as Chief Technology Officer and Director of the Seattle Department of Information Technology. Mattmiller’s appointment is subject to Council confirmation.
The Department of Information Technology has about 200 employees and an annual budget of $41.8 million. The department is responsible for providing technology services and policy planning to City departments and managing the City’s technology infrastructure to serve Seattle’s residents and businesses.
Mattmiller will provide introductory remarks and speak on his background and experience, followed by an initial round of questions from Councilmembers.
WHAT:
Council’s initial questions for Chief Technology Officer, Michael Mattmiller
WHEN:
2 p.m., Wednesday, July 2
WHERE:
Seattle City Hall
Council Chambers, Second floor
600 Fourth Ave, Seattle 98104
WHO:
Seattle City Councilmembers
Michael Mattmiller
A second committee meeting will be held Wednesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. to take committee action on the appointment. Full Council is expected to take final action on Monday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Opportunity for public comment will available at all meetings.