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ADMINISTRATION / PUBLIC WORKS - Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign an Employment Agreement with James Simon for the position of Tehama County Road Commissioner, Director of Public Works, effective 10/12/24 through 10/11/28
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Financial Impact:
There is no change in compensation within the employment agreement. The total salary, benefits, and roll-up costs for the first year of the new contract is approximately $233,004.
Background Information:
Mr. Simon was hired as the Tehama County Road Commissioner and the Director of Public Works in 2020. In accordance with the Tehama County Charter and Code Article III, Sec. 6, the proposed agreement is a four-year term with an expiration date of October 11, 2028. The salary within the employment agreement is status quo.
The benefits contained in the employment agreement reflect the standard benefits provided in Department Head contracts which include a cell phone allowance of $60 per month, 240 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) per year, 40 hours of Management Time Off per fiscal year, one (1) personal holiday per fiscal year, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave and participation in County sponsored Deferred Compensation plan on the same terms as employees in the Tehama County Management Employees Association (TCMEA).
In addition, the proposed agreement clarifies Mr. Simon is considered a local miscellaneous member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and a "New" employee as defined in the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 and stipulates Mr. Simon shall participate in the CalPERS 2% at 62 defined benefit program. Mr. Simon will be required to pay the employee member contribution equal to eight percent (8%) of his compensation up to the maximum limit established by CalPERS. The County will not pay any portion of this contribution on behalf of Mr. ...
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