To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Norvell and Human Resources
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
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Supervisor Norvell |
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707-463-4441 |
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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 Approval of Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-202 with Katharine L. Elliott for Interim County Counsel Services to Increase the Contract Amount from $190,000 to $360,000 and Extend the Term from June 30, 2026, through December 31, 2026
(Sponsors: Supervisor Norvell and Human Resources)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-202 with Katharine L. Elliott for Interim County Counsel services to increase the contract amount from $190,000 to $360,000 and extend the term from June 30, 2026, through December 31, 2026; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On December 16, 2025, Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. BOS-25-202 for Interim County Counsel services.
Summary of Request:
Due to the vacancy in the office of County Counsel, the Chair of the Board of Supervisors requests approval of the proposed Amendment with Katharine L. Elliott to provide Interim County Counsel services for Mendocino County.
The office of County Counsel is critical to the effective functioning of the County of Mendocino as an organization, and it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors continues to fill this department head level position with an experienced County Counsel in an interim role for a limited duration, while the County considers the recruitment of a successor County Counsel.
Katharine Elliott served as County Counsel for Mendocino County from 2015 until 2019 and served as County Counsel for Nevada County from 2019 until her retirement concurrently from Mendocino, Nevada, and Tulare counties effective December 20, 2025. Therefore, it is requested that the Board of Supervisors continue with Ms. Elliott’s employment for this critically needed position of Interim County Counsel.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve, provide alternative direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: CO 1210 |
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current f/y cost: $190,000 FY 26/27 170,000 for a total of 360,000 |
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budget clarification: This contract will be partially funded through salary savings. |
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annual recurring cost: TBD |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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