RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/604 to grant an exemption to Contra Costa County Salary Regulations Section 4.1, and adjust the salary step of the incumbent in the classification of Deputy Agriculture Commissioner, position number 5869, from step three to step four of salary range ZA5 1724 ($6,381.09 - $7,756.26) effective September 1, 2016, as requested by the Agriculture Commissioner and recommended by the County Administrator.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an increased annual cost of approximately $6,080 including additional pension costs of approximately $1,477. Funding for this increase is 55% State, 5% fees, and 40% County general fund.

BACKGROUND:

On September 1, 2016, the incumbent was promoted to a position in the classification of Deputy Agriculture Commissioner and the department made the recommendation to the County Administrator’s Office to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors' approval to grant an exemption to the County's Salary Regulations to allow the incumbent to be placed at step four of the classification's salary range.