Brian Moura Named Public Technology Institute Fellow

Brian Moura, San Carlos' assistant city manager, has been inducted into the Public Technology Institute's Fellows program, recognizing individuals who have committed their careers to public service, leadership and technology advancement. 

"Each has contributed more than 20 years to public service, and each serves as a model of commitment and professionalism in the government sector," said President Alan Shark.  "A PTI Fellow is recognized as having played a major, positive role in furthering the use of technology for the public good - and who is willing to share his or her insight with local government officials."  

Shark added "I congratulate Brian Moura on his induction into the 2012 class of PTI Fellows.  It is an honor that is well-deserved."

According to the PTI, Moura is being recognized for his work in the areas of using technology to improve City operations and efficiency, making information more accessible to the public and regional, statewide and national public, private and community partnerships.

While at the City of San Carlos, he has been part of several innovative projects that have won PTI National Achievement Awards including the Cost Avoidance Reserve, Technology Goes to School, Smart Permit, Visioning Downtown San Carlos and Web Based ePackets, Indexed City Council Videos and Minutes.  

Moura previously received PTI's Technology Leadership Award and was a co-editor of the book "Smart Permit: A Blueprint for Success" that was published by PTI, Smart Valley and Joint Venture: Silicon Valley.

Moura is active in a number of regional programs including serving on the Boards of the South Bayside Waste Management Authority and the Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Climate Protection Task Force, a group of all 42 cities and counties in Silicon Valley working on Green Programs and Climate Protection, where he was recently elected Co-Chair of the Task Force.  He is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

About Public Technology Institute (PTI)
Established in 1971 by the major national associations representing state and local governments, PTI is the advocate and resource for early adopters and thought leaders who have a passion for the furtherance and wise deployment of technology in governance.  PTI actively supports local government executives and elected officials through research, education, executive-level consulting services, and national recognition programs.

As the only technology organization created by and for cities and counties, PTI works with a core network of leading local officials - the PTI membership - to identify research opportunities, share solutions, recognize member achievements and address the many technology issues that impact local government.

PTI has a strategic partnership with the School of Public Affairs & Administration at Rutgers University (SPAA).  This partnership covers all areas of public performance measurement, as well as governance and technology leadership in public management.  Through this strategic partnership, PTI and SPAA work to bridge the gap between theory and practice through enhanced training and professional development.

Both Rutgers and PTI provide cutting-edge publications and co-create online webinars and in-person seminars.