To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Departmental
SUBJECT:
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Emergency compensation Range Increase for Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communication Dispatcher, Senior Dispatcher and Supervisor Positions (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve an increase of the compensation range for Class 0128 Emergency Communications Dispatcher from range 353 to 381 effective June 30, 2019;
2. Approve an increase of the compensation range for Class 0127 Senior Emergency Communications Dispatcher from range 373 to 401 effective June 30, 2019;
3. Approve an increase of the compensation range for Class 0401 Emergency Communications Supervisor from range 406 to 425 effective June 30, 2019; and
4. Instruct Human Resources and Payroll to make the approved changes to all class and compensation tables effective June 30, 2019.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
In the interest of public safety, and due to a great need by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and the community, HCSO is recommending that the Board of Supervisors (BOS) immediately increase the salary for emergency communication dispatcher and supervisor positions. Though this action is out of the ordinary, pursuant to the Humboldt County Salary Resolution, the BOS has the authority to increase a salary range for a specified job classification for emergency situations such as this.
Humboldt County Salary Resolution 79-150, SECTION 7. SPECIAL ACTIONS BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Upon a four-fifths (4/5) vote, the Board of Supervisors may take any action concerning the employment and remuneration of county personnel deemed by the Board of Supervisors to be for the insurance of orderly and efficient operation of county government; and in such event such action of the Board of Supervisors shall be binding and controlling as against any inconsistent provisions of this resolution. Any salary incre...
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