FROM: Jon Dumitru, 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 26-11 titled: "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District approving salary adjustments for the General Manager for Fiscal Year 2026/2027." The changes consist of a salary increase and corresponding range adjustment of 4.5%, effective in the first pay period of July 2026.
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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, the Steering Committee conducts an annual performance evaluation of the General Manager and reviews his compensation and benefits. Based on this review, the Steering Committee provides a recommendation to the Board regarding any proposed adjustments to be effective in July of the year of the review.
The Steering Committee conducted the General Manager's annual performance evaluation for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in closed session and recommends that the Board approve the proposed salary increase and corresponding range adjustment of 4.5%. The proposed range adjustment maintains the General Manager at approximately Step 4.4 within the salary range, allowing for salary progression. Additionally, the proposed adjustment is intended to maintain a competitive total compensation package that helps achieve the Board's targeted market position at the 75th percentile, maintains appropriate salary differentiation and supports the retention of executive leadership.
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 Genera...
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