To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Approval of the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Humboldt and the Law Enforcement Management (LEM) Representation Unit 7
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with LEM (Attachment No. 1) for the term of 2025 for the MOU between the County of Humboldt and LEM Representation Unit 7; and
2. Adopt Resolution (Attachment No. 3) approving amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Humboldt and LEM Representation Unit effective May 6, 2025.
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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: 3003 - Enhance employee recruitment and retention
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt and the LEM Representation Unit 7 have agreed to the matters set forth in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Representation 7 (Attachment No. 1) for the term of 2025.
The attached MOU outlines agreed upon amendments including the following:
1. Term: 1 year from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025
2. One-Time Payment: Effective the first full pay period following the Board of Supervisors adoption of the LEM MOU, all members of the bargaining unit shall receive a one-time, non-recurring, non-pensionable lump sum payment of $1,500.00 minus all applicable payroll deductions.
3. POST Certificate Pay: For those employees who have obtained Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificates (POST) and have obtained the Intermediate Advanced and Management Certificates, the following additional compensation will apply:
A seven percent (7%) payment based upon their base salary will be paid for the Intermediate Certificate.
An eight percent (8%) payment base...
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