Legislation Details

File #: 26-1645    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion/Study Session Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/14/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 9/29/2026 Final action:
Title: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Requested Action(s)
recommendation
a) Discussion regarding compensation for Tehama County Elected Officials (Sheriff-Coroner, Auditor-Controller, District Attorney, Treasure-Tax Collector, Assessor, Clerk & Recorder) and provide direction to staff regarding the following options:

Implement a 5.5% salary increase effective immediately
Implement a 2.75% salary increase effective immediately followed by an additional 2.75% salary increase effective July 1, 2027
Align the Tehama County Elected Officials with the Tehama County Management Employees Association (TCMEA), or other applicable bargaining unit, for future compensation with no immediate salary increase
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Financial Impact:
The fiscal impact will depend upon the salary adjustment and benefit provisions ultimately directed by the Board of Supervisors. Staff can return with the specific fiscal impact as part of any subsequent action implementing the Board of Supervisors’ direction. For context, a 5.5% salary increase for the six Tehama County Elected Officials is approximately $63,133.62 in additional annual salary.

Background Information:
The Board of Supervisors establishes compensation for Tehama County Elected Officials in accordance with applicable law. Staff is requesting Board of Supervisor discussion and direction regarding whether the current compensation structure for Tehama County Elected Officials should be adjusted and whether a more standardized approach should be established for future compensation and benefit changes.

One option for consideration is to align Tehama County Elected Officials with the memorandum of understanding between the County of Tehama and the Tehama County Management Employees Association (TCMEA), or other applicable bargaining unit, for purposes of applicable salary adjustments. Under this approach, when the Board approves negotiated salary increases or changes for the TCMEA bargaining unit, corresponding adjustments could be mad...

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