DATE:
January 28, 2026 and February 10, 2026
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TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION (1/28/2026- First Reading; 2/10/2026- Second Reading, unless the ordinance is modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Compensation Ordinance, enacted by the Board of Supervisors, establishes procedures for compensating County of San Diego employees. The Department of Human Resources recommends updates based on organizational needs to attract and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce. Today's proposed amendments support this goal.
Today's recommendations are for the Board to approve the introduction of the amendments to the Compensation Ordinance (first reading). If the Board takes action as recommended, then on February 10, 2026, staff recommends the Board adopt the ordinance (second reading). If the proposed ordinance is altered on February 10, 2026, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will be selected for the adoption of the ordinances.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
On January 28, 2026:
1. Approve the introduction of the Ordinances (first reading):
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
If, on January 28, 2026 the Board takes action as recommended in item 1 above, then, on February 10, 2026:
2. Approve the adoption of the Ordinances (second reading):
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
If the proposed ordinance(s) are altered on February 10, 2026, then on that date a subsequent meeting date will be selected for adoption of the ordinance(s).
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The Department of Human Resources is committed to ensuring equity in classification and compensation. Today's recommended amendments to the Compensation Ordinance will help the County of San Diego attract, retain, and support a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce, enabling the delivery of efficient, high-quality services to residents and visitors.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT...
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