Legislation Details

File #: 26-1798    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/6/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 11/10/2026 Final action:
Title: HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY – Executive Director Michelle Schmidt
Attachments: 1. M. Field Employment Contract 2026-2031 FINAL, 2. AATF - 26-1749 M. Field Employment Agreement AEDP
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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY – Executive Director Michelle Schmidt
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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 Melissa Field for the position of Tehama County Health Services Agency Assistant Executive Director, Program, effective 11/15/26 through 11/14/31
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Financial Impact:
The annual salary for this position is Range 68, Step A, for an amount of $142,974.00. This position is funded through Health Services Agency, Budget Unit 40131 and no County General Funds will be utilized. 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, Field’s compensation will be adjusted by an equal amount. The term of the agreement also provides that Ms. Field would receive any salary increases afforded to all classifications represented in the Management Employees Association.

Background Information:
A competitive recruitment was conducted for the position of Assistant Executive Director, Program and Ms. Field has been selected as the most qualified applicant. The Executive Director and Ms. Field 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. Field is considered a 'classic employee' for purposes of the California Public Employ...

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