To: Board of Supervisors
From: Libraries
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Temporary Increase in Pay for Kim Hinkle, Senior Library Assistant, Pursuant to Article 12.4.1 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize a temporary increase in pay for Senior Library Assistant, Kim Hinkle, (class 0657, range 364, step E) as though promoted to Supervising Librarian (class 0658, range 443, step 1A) effective June 23, 2024 and continuing until the incumbent Supervising Librarian returns from leave. (4/5th vote required)
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
On June 4, 2024, the Supervising Librarian (class 0658, range 443) in on an extended unanticipated leave and unable to provide supervision and leadership for the Arcata, Blue Lake, McKinleyville Libraries through mid-July 2024. Ms. Hinkle (class 0657, range 364) currently works full-time in the Arcata and Blue Lake Library Branches as a Senior Library Assistant. On June 24, 2024 Ms. Hinkle will be assigned to perform the principal duties of Supervising Librarian for the Arcata, Blue Lake, and McKinleyville Library Branches in accordance with AFSCME MOU section 12.4.1. Ms. Hinkle is expected to work beyond 20 days as a Supervising Librarian.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Library Fund (1500621)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The increased monthly salary and benefit expense for a Supervising Librarian (Class 0658, Range 443, Step 1A) from a Senior Library Assistant, (Class 0657, Range 364, Step E) for six weeks is approximately $500. Funding is available through salary savings due to currently vacant positions included in the fiscal year 2023-24 adopted budget and ...
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