To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Haschak and Human Resources
Meeting Date: February 25, 2025
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John Haschak |
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707-468-0411 |
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Department Contact: |
Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Introduction and Waiver of the Reading of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino Amending Chapter 2.28 of the Mendocino County Code Pertaining to the Duties and Responsibilities of the County Chief Executive Officer
(Sponsors: Chair Haschak and Human Resources)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Introduce and waive the reading of “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino amending Chapter 2.28 of the Mendocino County Code Pertaining to the Duties and Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer.”
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On June 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to continue with the CEO Model including bringing forward various changes to Chapter 2.28 of the Mendocino County Code regarding the duties and responsibilities of the CEO; on October 4, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved various changes to Chapter 2.28 of the Mendocino County Code pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of the County Chief Executive Officer.
Summary of Request:
This Ordinance proposes the following amendments to Chapter 2.28 of the Mendocino County concerning the County Chief Executive Officer.
1. Chapter 2.28 currently provides that the CEO’s performance will be reviewed directly by the Board of Supervisors, but does not indicate the frequency of such reviews. The proposed revisions clarify that the CEO shall be subject to performance reviews by the Board of Supervisors, which shall be conducted annually and at such other times as determined by the Board of Supervisors.
2. Chapter 2.28 currently provides that the Board of Supervisors conducts an annual review of non-elected department heads. The proposed revisions provide that the CEO, instead of the Board of Supervisors, will conduct performance evaluations of non-elected department heads, except the County Counsel, and recommend to the Board of Supervisors compensation in accordance with demonstrated performance and confer with department heads as necessary to discuss any shortcomings noted and to suggest remedial action.
3. Chapter 2.28 currently provides that, where the Board of Supervisors is the appointing authority of a department head, the CEO shall recommend to the Board of Supervisors candidates for the Board’s consideration and appointment. The proposed revisions provide that the CEO may, in addition to recommending appointment, may also recommend discipline or dismissal of any department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
4. Chapter 2.28 currently provides that the CEO shall appoint any non-elected department head who is not required to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and then enumerates several departments as reporting directly to the CEO. To be consistent with state law, the proposed revisions provide that the CEO shall appoint any non-elected department head who is not required by statute to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
5. The proposed revisions also make several changes clarifying the CEO’s duties in providing support to the Board of Supervisors, particularly concerning the preparation of Board agenda requests and reports on the status of budget expenditures and revenues.
The specific revisions are noted in red-line on the draft ordinance included with this staff report.
Alternative Action/Motion:
If not approved, return to staff with further direction
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
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AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved with Modification |
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Date: February 25, 2025 |
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