GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION MONITORING GROUP SEEKS TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS

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September 12, 2012 (La Mesa) – The volunteer citizens committee overseeing the expenditure of millions of dollars in construction improvements at Grossmont Hospital is seeking two additional members.

The Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight (ICBOC) is overseeing how the Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) is spending $247 million in capital improvement construction projects at the hospital in La Mesa. ICBOC members are uncompensated East County residents with experience in project management, large-scale construction operations, finance, labor and healthcare industries.

ICBOC members serve for no more than two consecutive two-year terms. Meetings are held quarterly, while sub-committees meet a various times, as needed. Interested volunteers can obtain an application at the GHD offices, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa, by phoning (619) 825-5050, or via e-mail at info@grossmonthealthcare.org.

Barry Jantz, chief executive officer with GHD, a taxpayer-supported public agency that serves as landlord of the hospital property on behalf of local taxpayers, said current vacancies on the ICBOC are for East County residents with the following career experience:

• A project management background, either a chief executive officer, or a person with similar senior-level, decision-making experience, or someone who has worked with a major private sector employer with demonstrated experience in leading a large organization;

• An “at large” member with no specific experience required but whose professional background would benefit the ICBOC in carrying out its duties.

ICBOC members reside within GHD’s boundaries, which include 750 square miles in the East County, as well as the San Diego city communities of San Carlos and Del Cerro. According to the ICBOC bylaws, members are charged with representing, advocating and promoting the interests of District taxpayers. In addition, the ICBOC informs the public concerning GHD expenditure of bond proceeds to ensure that dollars are utilized for the expansion, improvement, acquisition and construction of medical-related facilities.

Construction at the hospital with bond-related dollars began in 2007, and is scheduled to continue over the next few years. East County voters approved the bond measure on the June 2006 ballot.

Meanwhile, two existing ICBOC members were recently elected as chair and vice chair. Robert Klaiber of Spring Valley, a retired banker and long-time volunteer with the Grossmont Hospital Auxiliary, is now chairman, and Kathleen Bute, a financial policy and planning officer with the County of San Diego Auditor and Controller Dept., is now vice chair. The terms for Klaiber and Bute runs until June 30, 2013.


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