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Human Resources recommending the Board appoint Elvira Lua-Ortiz to the position of Alternate Public Defender, effective July 31, 2021, at Step 4 of the salary range (approximate annual salary of $186,680).
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Upon successful completion of the recruitment and selection process, it is recommended that Elvira Lua-Ortiz be appointed by the Board of Supervisors as the Alternate Public Defender at Step 4 of the salary range, and that her benefits and other compensation be administered per the Salary and Benefits Resolution for Unrepresented Employees.
ALTERNATIVES
If not approved, the Board will be required to consider other candidates or conduct another recruitment for the position of Alternate Public Defender.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/08/2021 Legistar Item 21-0934: Closed Session - Public Employee Appointment. Title Alternate Public Defender
03/16/2021 Legistar Item 21-0340: Creation of the Alternate Public Defender Department
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The position has been budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Recommended Budget and is funded by the General Fund.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
None
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources