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C. 56

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Ted Cwiek, Human Resources
Date:	December 4, 2012

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Subject:

Authorizing Relocation Assistance and Monthly Vacation Accrual for new Director of Employment & Human Services Dept.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/04/2012

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Ted Cwiek, 925-335-1766
cc:	Auditor/Controller Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 4, 2012
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE appointment of Kathy Gallagher to the position of Director of Employment & Human Services Department (County Welfare Director); AUTHORIZE the Auditor Controller to reimburse the new EHSD Director, Kathy Gallagher, for reasonable moving expenses incurred in relocating to the Bay Area from Santa Barbara County, in a total amount not to exceed $5,000; and AUTHORIZE the monthly vacation accrual of Ms. Gallagher at a rate of twelve (12) hours per month, with a beginning balance of 80 hours.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The costs of these expenses are within the fiscal year 2012-13 budget of the employing department (Employment & Human Services).

BACKGROUND:

The County conducted an external recruitment from June - October, 2012. As a result of this recruitment, Ms. Gallagher accepted the position and will begin employment on January 7, 2013.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

In order to accept the position, it is necessary for Ms. Gallagher to relocate to the Bay Area from Santa Barbara County. A one-time reimbursement payment in an amount not to exceed $5,000 is necessary to help defray moving expenses.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The terms and conditions for the appointment of the new Director of the Employment & Human Services Department will not be met.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not Applicable.