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File #: 23-152    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/2/2023 Departments: HUMAN RESOURCES
On agenda: 3/14/2023 Final action: 3/14/2023
Title: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to Section 5 - Special Compensation section of Master Salary Resolution 079043.
Attachments: 1. 20230314_r_Salary Resolution Amendment.pdf
Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Human Resources Director
Subject: Recommended Revision to the Master Salary Resolution

RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to Section 5 - Special Compensation section of Master Salary Resolution 079043.

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BACKGROUND:
On July 12, 2022, your Board adopted Master Salary Resolution 079043, which specifies the number of and provides compensation and benefits for persons employed by the County of San Mateo, sets appropriate rules and regulations, and repeals all inconsistent ordinances and resolutions. Throughout the year, the salary resolution is amended from time to time to meet the needs of the County.

DISCUSSION:
The salary resolution changes herein represent:

* the addition of a Hiring Incentive Pay; and
* an amendment to the existing Relocation Allowance.

These amendments to the resolution have been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office as to form. The specific actions are discussed in detail below.

ALL DEPARTMENTS

Action A: Amend Section 5 - Special Compensation, Miscellaneous, Item 3 - Relocation Allowance of the Master Salary Resolution to include all hard- to-fill positions.

Explanation: Currently, the County may provide a one-time allowance of up to $15,000.00 in order to alleviate the costs of relocation-related expenses for any new hires into a Department Head, Deputy or Assistant Department Head position, and hard-to-fill management positions, as determined by the Human Resources Director or their designee. This action amends the current allowance to expand eligibility for this allowance to personnel that are newly hired into positions deemed by the Human Resources Department as hard-to-fill. This action supports the County's overall recruitment efforts.


Action B: Amend Section 5 - Special Compensation, Miscellaneous of the Master Salary Resolution ...

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