To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Authorize an Increase of 5% In the Base Salary for Karen Clower Assistant County Administrative Officer/Chief Operating Officer While Performing the Principal Duties of the Director of Aviation (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize an increase of 5% in the base salary for Karen Clower Assistant County Administrative Officer/Chief Operating Officer while performing the principal duties of the Director of Aviation under the Humboldt County Salary Resolution, Section 7 (4/5 Vote Required).
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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:
On September 16, 2024, the Director of Aviation submitted their resignation. Since that time the Assistant County Administrative Officer/Chief Operating Officer (Assistant CAO/COO) has been providing essential director-level support to the Department of Aviation, ensuring operational continuity while recruitment for the Director position is underway. This additional workload underscores the critical support the Assistant CAO/COO provides, especially as the recruitment process is anticipated to take at least four months.
Given the County Administrative Office is currently providing sufficient director level leadership and support to the Department of Aviation, an Interim Aviation Director will not be appointed while a recruitment is conducted. Your Board approved contracting with ADK Consulting, Inc. to assist the county with recruitment efforts. It is anticipated that this process will take a minimum of four months.
Ms. Clower has also assumed substantial responsibilities over Economic Development, following the resignation of the Director of Economic De...
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