FROM: Ryan P. Gallagher, Board Chairman
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GENERAL MANAGER'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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BOARD CHAIR'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 24-10 entitled: "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving a salary increase and salary range adjustment for the General Manager for Fiscal Year 2024/2025." The increase consists of a salary range adjustment and corresponding salary increase of 7.3%, effective in the first pay period of July 2024.
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BACKGROUND
The General Manager of the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is employed on an At-Will basis and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
According to Section 6 of the General Manager's At-Will Employment Agreement, "OC San's Steering Committee shall meet with the General Manager in August of each year during the term of this Agreement to review and evaluate his performance over the prior year." As part of the process, the Steering Committee also reviews the General Manager's compensation and benefits provided and makes its recommendation(s) to the Board concerning any adjustments to be effective in July of the year of the review.
The Steering Committee reviewed the General Manager's job performance for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 in closed session in June and July 2024 and recommends that the Board approve the proposed salary increase. The proposed salary increase will achieve the Board's target of 75th percentile for the overall market position and establish a salary for the General Manager that is competitive and supports retention.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Offer competitive compensation and benefits
* Maintain positive employer-employee relations
* Cultivate a highly qualified, well-trained, and diverse workforce
* Comply with OC San policy (Policy 6.1 Appraisal of Performance) and the General Manager's At-Will Employment Agreement
PROBLEM
Based on July 2024 market data collected for...
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