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Chief Administrative Officer recommending the Board appoint Greg Stanton to the position of Director of Environmental Management at step 5 of the salary range (annual salary of $153,420) effective immediately. (Est. Time: 5 Min.)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Officer recommending the Board appoint Greg Stanton to the position of Director of Environmental Management at step 5 of the salary range (annual salary of $153,420) effective immediately. Mr. Stanton is currently being paid at step 5 while serving as the Interim Director.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On June 20, 2017 the Board appointed Greg Stanton as the Director of Environmental Management subject to the completion of successful salary negotiations. (Agenda item 46, Legistar file number 17-0676). Also on June 20, 2017, the Board of Supervisors appointed the Chief Administrative Officer as its designated representative to negotiate the salary, compensation in the form of fringe benefits, and other related terms and conditions of employment with the prospective Director of Environmental Management in accordance with Government Code section 54957.6 (Agenda item 34, Legistar File number 17-0656). Negotiations have concluded successfully.
Government Code section 54957.6 provides that final action on the proposed compensation of an unrepresented employee, such as the Director of Environmental Management, must occur in open session. Furthermore, Government Code section 54953 provides that prior to taking final action on salaries, salary schedules, or compensation in the form of fringe benefits of a local agency executive, such as the Director of Environmental Management, there shall be an oral report of the summary of the recommendation for such salary and compensation.
The recommendation is that Greg Stanton be appointed to step 5 of the salary range for the Director of Environmental Management and that his benefits and other compensation be per the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees.
ALTERNATIVES
If not approved the County will (1) be required to conduct another recruitment for the position of Director of Environmental Management or (2) continue negotiations.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Human Resources
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Officer recommending the Board appoint Greg Stanton to the position of Director of Environmental Management at step 5 of the salary range (annual salary of $153,420) effective immediately.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no increase in net county cost. The salary and benefits for the Director of Environmental Management are included in the FY 2017-18 Budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
None
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Don Ashton, Chief Administrative Officer