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File #: 26-115    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 2/3/2026 In control: Human Resources
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action: 3/17/2026
Title: Approval of the Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads (Units 10 & 11) for the Term of Jan. 1, 2025, Though and Inclusive of Dec. 31, 2026
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. 2025-26 Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads - Final, 3. 2025-26 Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads - Red Line, 4. Resolution-Adopt 2025-26 Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Human Resources

Agenda Section: Departmental

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads (Units 10 & 11) for the Term of Jan. 1, 2025, Though and Inclusive of Dec. 31, 2026
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads (Units 10 & 11) for the term of Jan. 1, 2025, through and inclusive of Dec. 31, 2026 (Attachment 1); and
2. Adopt Resolution (Attachment 3) approving the Compensation Plan for Elected & Appointed Department Heads (Units 10 & 11), effective March 15, 2026.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce

DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt and Elected & Appointed Department Heads have agreed to the matters set forth in the attached Compensation Plan for the term of Jan. 1, 2025, through and inclusive of Dec. 31, 2026.

The attached compensation plan outlines agreed-upon amendments and includes the following:

1. Term: Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026
2. Insurance Coverage: Effective the first full month following approval of this compensation plan and for the remainder of the 2026 health plan year, the County will increase its contribution to cover 100% of the increase in the lowest cost health insurance plan premium from calendar year 2025 to 2026. These increased employer contributions in 2025 and 2026 will apply to each of Employee Only, Employee Plus One and Employee Plus Two or More levels of eligibility. The County's premium contribution will continue to include the $200.00 per month supplement that went into effect during the term of the Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2024, Compensation Plan.
3. Longevity Incentive Pay: Longevity language was revised to ensure compli...

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