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September 1, 2026 |
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Title
Approve Contract Amendments for the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Probation Officer, and County Counsel (Districts: All)
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Overview
The Board of Supervisors completed 2026 performance evaluations for the following Board appointed executives: Chief Administrative Officer ("CAO"), Chief Probation Officer ("Probation Chief'), and County Counsel. Today’s action approves contract amendments to existing employment contracts.
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Recommendation by Chair Terra Lawson-Remer
1) Approve the Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the County of San Diego and the Chief Administrative Officer and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.
2) Approve the Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the County of San Diego and the Probation Chief and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.
3) Approve the Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the County of San Diego and County Counsel and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.
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Equity Impact Statement
This action is requested to compensate experienced leaders in their respective capacities as CAO, County Counsel, and Probation Chief. The County of San Diego promotes a culture of equity, belonging, and racial justice. We serve the needs of communities with diverse groups including Black, Indigenous, people of Color, LGBTQIA +, people with disabilities, people of low-income, the young, the older, immigrants, refugees and communities that have historically faced inequality and inequity. In addition, the County centers its budgetary efforts on equity through the continued implementation and operationalization of the Budget Equity Assessment Tool. The tool ensures there is a framework to use an equity lens to evaluate the development of the County's budget.
Sustainability Impact Statement
The County of San Diego is building a sustainable future for all. The County's strategic plan guides County activities to ensure sustainability as it relates to the region's economy, climate, environment, and communities. These collective efforts strengthen communities, ensure accountability, and protect public resources by aligning available resources through services and initiatives.
Fiscal Impact
Funds associated with this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operational Plan.
Business Impact Statement
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Advisory Board Statement
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Background
Pursuant to section 501 of the County Charter, the Board of Supervisors is the appointing authority for the CAO, County Counsel, and Probation Chief. As the appointing authority, the Board of Supervisors conducts their respective employee performance evaluations. Today's action approves amendments to the respective employment agreements for CAO, County Counsel and Probation Chief.
Linkage To The County Of San Diego Strategic Plan
Today's action supports the strategic initiative to Empower by compensating the CAO, County Counsel, and Probation Chief for time served in that role and by investing in our workforce and operations by providing support services and excellent customer service to ensure continuity of operations remains at its best and keep the County employees positive and empowered.
Respectfully submitted,
Terra Lawson-Remer
Supervisor, Third District
Attachment(s)
Attachment A - Amendment to the Employment Agreement for CAO
Attachment B - Amendment to the Employment Agreement for County Counsel
Attachment C - Amendment to the Employment Agreement for Probation Chief