To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: September 15, 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 Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees (MCACE) for the Term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 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 Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees (MCACE) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On April 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 24- 064 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees (MCACE).
Summary of Request:
The Board of Supervisor’s negotiating team has met with representatives from the Mendocino County Association of Confidential Employees (MCACE) and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 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 + minimum $23/hr at Step 5, 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%
• On Call Premium: Increase on call premium by $1 per hour
• 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:
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source of funding: Budget units 1320, 1110, 1210, 1020 & 1920 |
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current f/y cost: Approximately $92,000 |
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budget clarification: Budget units 1320, 1110, 1210, 1020 & 1920 |
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annual recurring cost: approximate increase over 3 FY years $276,000 |
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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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