To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Mendocino County Employees Retirement Association and Human Resources
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
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Cherie Johnson |
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707-234-6600 |
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Department Contact: |
Alex Land |
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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 Ratification of Employment Agreement with Doris L. Rentschler for the Position of Executive Director, Mendocino County Employees Retirement Association (MCERA), for the Term of December 20, 2026 through December 20, 2029, Including the Following Salary Increases; Increase to the Base Salary to Two Hundred and Ten Thousand ($210,000, total compensation $357,000) Effective December 20, 2026, 3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment effective December 17, 2027, and 3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment Effective December 17, 2028
(Sponsor: Mendocino County Retirement Association and Human Resources)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify the employment Agreement with Doris L. Rentschler for the position of Executive Director, MCERA for the term of December 20, 2026 through December 20, 2029 including the following salary increases; increase to the base salary to two hundred and ten thousand ($210,000, total compensation $357,000) effective December 20, 2026, 3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment effective December 17, 2027, and 3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment effective December 17, 2028; however, if the California CPI is less than 3% for year two or 3% year three, the contract must come back to the Board of Supervisors for ratification, as required by Government Code 3511.1 and 3511.2; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors has taken prior action on similar employment agreements for the Executive Director appointed by the MCERA Board of Retirement, the last being on December 19, 2023.
Summary of Request:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 31522.2, the Board of Retirement may appoint an administrator, who shall not be subject to civil service or merit system rules but must be a County employee. The administrator shall be directed by, and serve at the pleasure of, and may be dismissed at the will of the Board of Retirement. On October 21, 2026, the Board of Retirement approved a three-year Employment Agreement with Doris L. Rentschler for the position of Executive Director.
The Employment Agreement includes salary increase of base salary from $190,994 to $210,000/annually and 3% cost-of-living increase for years two and three of contract. However, if the California CPI is less than 3% for year two or 3% year three, the contract must come back to the Board of Supervisors for ratification, as required by Government Code 3511.1 and 3511.2
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve this item and return to MCERA with alternative 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: MCERA Pension Trust |
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current f/y cost: $190,994 and total compensation approx. $324,689 |
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budget clarification: The funding source is the MCERA Pension Trust. MCERA is an affiliated agency and has no net County cost. |
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annual recurring cost: $210,000 and total compensation approx. $357,000 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
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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