Legislation Details

File #: 26-0826    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/27/2026 In control: Human Resources
On agenda: 10/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association for the Term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029 (Sponsor: Human Resources) Vote Requirement: Majority
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Memorandum of Understanding

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Human Resources

Meeting Date:  October 6, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Cherie Johnson

Phone: 

707-234-6600

 

Item Type:   Regular Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association for the Term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029

(Sponsor: Human Resources)

 

Vote Requirement:  Majority

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution and approve Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association  for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

On   May 7, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 24-072   approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association.

 

Summary of Request: 

The Board of Supervisor’s negotiating team has met with representatives from the Mendocino County Management Association and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of October 1, 2026 through  September 30, 2029.  Attached is a Resolution and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).   The summary below  provides a highlight of proposed terms included in the MOU:

 

•                     Salary: Year 1: 3% Cost of Living (COLA) increase, Year 2: 2-3% COLA based on identified triggers, Year 3:  2-3% COLA based on identified triggers

•                     Health Insurance: Modify County’s contribution toward Gold/Silver plan for Employee Only to 80%, Dependents to 78%; and County’s contribution toward Bronze plan for Employee Only to 100% 

•                     Bilingual Pay: Increase bilingual pay by $10 per pay period

•                     Increase to vacation accruals for employees with 8 to 15 years of service

•                     Holiday Leave:  Addition of Juneteenth and maintain the provision of one floating holiday

•                     Administrative cleanup language

 

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

If not approved,  provide staff with further direction                     

                     

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                                                                    

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: Several budget units from various departments

current f/y cost: $11,688,572

budget clarification: Costs are covered amongst several budget units

annual recurring cost: increase over 3 years, approximately $1,084,000

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A

CEO Liaison: Sara Pierce, Interim CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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