Legislation Details

File #: 26-0814    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/25/2026 In control: Human Resources
On agenda: 9/1/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Adopting the Resolution Setting the Salary for Chief Executive Officer from $250,000 to $300,000 Annually with an Estimated Annual Compensation of $510,000 Including Benefits (Sponsor: Human Resources) Vote Requirement: Majority
Attachments: 1. Resolution

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Human Resources

Meeting Date:  September 1, 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 Adopting the Resolution Setting the Salary for Chief Executive Officer from $250,000 to $300,000 Annually with an Estimated Annual Compensation of $510,000 Including Benefits

(Sponsor: Human Resources)

 

Vote Requirement:  Majority

End

 

Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve adoption of the resolution setting the salary for Chief Executive Officer from $250,000 to $300,000 annually with an estimated annual compensation of $510,000 including benefits; and authorize Chair to sign same.

End

 

Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

On March 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the employment agreement setting the salary for the Position of Chief Executive Officer.                     

 

Summary of Request

The Human Resources Department is charged, as part of the overall maintenance of the classification and compensation plan, to evaluate current classifications, create new classifications (including appropriate salary levels), reclassify positions, examine requests for salary grade adjustments, analyze allocations, and make recommendations for additions, modifications, and corrections. 

 

At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Human Resources Department is bringing forward this item to revise the salary for the Chief Executive Officer position. The Board requested Human Resources to review and propose an updated salary level of $300,000 annually in response to current market conditions and the County’s recent unsuccessful recruitment efforts for the position. The proposed adjustment is intended to ensure the salary is competitive within the labor market and supports the County’s ability to attract and retain a highly qualified Chief Executive Officer.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not adopt recommendation and direct staff.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                                                                    

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: Budget Units 1020

current f/y cost: $425,000 (includes cost of benefits)

budget clarification: Department to work with Fiscal and will absorb costs with existing budget.

annual recurring cost: $510,000 (includes cost of benefits)

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

revenue agreement: N/A

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

CEO Liaison: Executive Office                                                               

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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