To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Norvell and Human Resources
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Department Contact: Chair Norvell Phone: 707-463-4441 Department Contact: Cherie Johnson Phone: 707-234-6600
Item Type: Regular Agenda Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Appointment of and Approval of Employment Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and Michael Rossi to Serve as the Mendocino County, County Counsel in the Amount of Two Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand Dollars ($271,000) Per Year with an Estimated Total Annual Compensation of Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($460,700), including Salary and Benefits, Commencing on December 6, 2026; Waiver of Residency Requirement Pursuant to Government Code Section 27641.1
(Sponsor: Chair Norvell and Human Resources)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Appoint Michael Rossi as the Mendocino County, County Counsel; Approve Employment Agreement between the Mendocino County and Michael Rossi in the amount of two hundred and seventy-one thousand dollars ($271,000) per year with an estimated total annual compensation of four hundred sixty thousand seven hundred dollars ($460,700), including salary and benefits, commencing on December 6, 2026; waive residency requirement pursuant to Government Code Section 27641.1; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
This item proposes and recommends that the Board of Supervisors appoint Michael Rossi as Mendocino County’s County Counsel approve the Employment Agreement commencing on December 6, 2026. The agreement provides an annual salary of two hundred and seventy-one thousand dollars ($271,000) per year with an estimated total annual compensation of four hundred sixty thousand seven hundred dollars ($460,700) including salary and benefits.
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