DATE:
June 25, 2026
16
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
APPROVE ADJUSTMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO), CLERK OF THE BOARD, AND PROBATION CHIEF AND A-72 WAIVER (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"), Clerk of the Board, Chief
Probation Officer ("Probation Chief"), and In-Home Supportive Services Executive Director. Today's action approves a salary increase for the CAO, Clerk of the Board, and the Probation Chief. In accordance with the employment agreements, timely Board action is needed by June 26, 2026 to implement salary adjustments for the CAO, Clerk of the Board, and Probation Chief following completion of their 2026 performance evaluations.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
1. Waive Board Policy A-72 Agenda and Related Process, Section 2.C.2.ii, which establishes required timelines for review when preparing a Board Letter.
2. Approve adjustments to the pay for the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Clerk of the
Board, and Chief Probation Officer (Probation Chief). The compensation for the CAO is
set at an hourly rate of $207.39 effective June 26, 2026. Clerk of the Board is set at an
hourly rate of $119.23 effective June 26, 2026; and compensation for the Probation Chief is set at an hourly rate of $144.49 effective June 26, 2026.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
This action is requested to compensate experienced leaders in their respective capacities as CAO, Clerk of the Board, 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 Co...
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