To: Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date: October 31, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Ted Williams |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Direction to Human Resources to Enact a Hiring Freeze Except for Core Mandated Services in Public Safety Departments and Other Exceptions on a Case-by-Case Need Supported by Data, and Removal of Allocated Positions; Direct Departments to Take Action to Reduce the Number of Management Positions in Departments where the Management-to-Staff Ratio is Less than One-to-Six and Other Reductions in Staffing and Overtime Is Not to Be Authorized Except for Core Mandated Services and Provide Authority to the County of Mendocino’s Chief Executive Officer to Initiate Departmental Structural Changes to Increase Efficiencies and Cost Savings
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve direction to Human Resources to enact a hiring freeze except for core mandated services in Public Safety Departments and other exceptions on a case-by-case need supported by data, and removal of allocated positions; direct departments to take action to reduce the number of management positions in departments where the management-to-staff ratio is less than one-to-six; other reductions in staffing and overtime is not to be authorized except for core mandated services and provide authority to the County of Mendocino’s Chief Executive Officer to initiate departmental structural changes to increase efficiencies and cost savings.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County cannot address low wages, Public Safety needs, roads, infrastructure, and preparation for the next recession while our staff size continues to increase. Exceptions to a hiring freeze can be requested for core mandated services in non-public safety departments on a case-by-case basis as necessary. Take action to reduce the number of management positions in departments where the management-to-staff ratio is less than one-to-six. Overtime should not be authorized except for core mandated services. Natural attrition combined with modernization of processes will increase sustainability during the next economic downturn, increase budget for infrastructure upgrades, and encourage modernization.
Alternative Action/Motion:
If not approved, provide direction to staff
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
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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budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
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current f/y cost: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: Reduction of managers could result in position savings of management positions an estimated savings of $1.6 million and eliminate overtime by $500,000 |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: October 31, 2023 |
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