To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
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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 Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Department Head Association for the Term of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2029
(Sponsor: Human Resources)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution and approve Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Department Head Association for the term of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 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. 24-073 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Department Head Association.
Summary of Request:
The Board of Supervisor’s negotiating team has met with representatives from the Department Head Association and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 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%
• 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:
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source of funding: Budget units varies |
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current f/y cost: approximate $1,918,268 |
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budget clarification: Costs are covered amongst several budget units |
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annual recurring cost: year one: $1,975,816, year two: $2,035,091, year three: $2,096,144 |
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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: N/A
CEO Liaison: Sara Pierce, Interim 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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