To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
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 Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association for the Term of October 1, 2026, through September 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 Management Association for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 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. 24-072 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association.
Summary of Request:
The Board of Supervisor’s negotiating team has met with representatives from the Mendocino County Management Association and have reached an agreement regarding the appropriate terms and conditions of employment for the term of October 1, 2026 through September 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, 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%
Bilingual Pay: Increase bilingual pay by $10 per pay period
Increase to vacation accruals for employees with 8 to 15 years of service
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