To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Human Resources
Meeting Date: September 15, 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 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 premiu...
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