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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairperson to sign an Employment Agreement with Michelle Schmidt for the position of Tehama County Health Services Agency Assistant Executive Director, Program, effective 12/1/24 through 11/30/28
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Financial Impact:
The annual salary for the first year of the proposed contract is $145,749, which is the second salary step of Range 68 for contracted employees. In the event the Tehama County Management Employees Association agrees to adjustments in employment compensation, such as increases and reductions in salary, increased contributions to CalPERS, or changes to other benefits, Schmidt’s compensation will be adjusted by an equal amount. The terms of the agreement also provide that Ms. Schmidt would receive any salary increases afforded to all classifications represented in the Management Employees Association. This position is funded through Health Services Agency funding sources, and no County General Fund dollars will be involved.
Background Information:
A competitive recruitment was conducted for the position of Assistant Executive Director, Program and Ms. Schmidt has been selected as the most qualified applicant. The Executive Director and Ms. Schmidt have agreed to the salary, benefits, and all terms and conditions contained in the attached agreement. Benefits contained within the employment agreement are standard in all department head contracts which include $60 per month cell phone allowance, 240 hours per year of Personal Time Off (PTO), 40 hours of Management Time Off (MTO) per fiscal year, one (1) personal holiday per year, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave and participation in the County sponsored Deferred Compensation plan on the same terms and conditions as employees in the Tehama County Management Employees' Association (TCMEA).
The proposed agreement clarifies Ms. Schmidt is considered a 'classic employee' for purposes of the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act of 2013 and stipulates Ms. Schmidt shall participate in the CalPERS 2% at 55 defined benefit program.
Additionally, the parties agree, that the required CalPERS member contribution for Ms. Schmidt shell be seven percent (7%) of the compensation paid to Ms. Schmidt. The County will not pay any portion of this contribution on behalf of Ms. Schmidt. Additionally, in the event the County of Tehama agrees to a percentage increase in salary for all classifications represented by TCMEA, and / or adjustments in employment compensation for the position of Assistant Executive Director, Program, Ms. Schmidt' salary will be increased by an equal percentage.