RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE an amendment to the Employment Agreement between the County and David J. Twa, County Administrator, effective January 1, 2017, to authorize an annual Management Administrative Leave increase of 80 hours, a 5% wage increase effective January 1, 2018, and an extension of term through December 31, 2020; APPROVE, effective January 1, 2018, a five-percent (5%) base salary increase to the classification of County Administrator (ADA2) salary plan and grade level BD2-7994.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Beginning January 1, 2018, the calendar year cost would be $16,500 including $5,500 in pension costs.

BACKGROUND:

On February 14, 2017, the Board of Supervisors conducted a performance review of the County Administrator. It is recommended that the current base salary of the County Administrator be increased by 5% effective January 1, 2018; annual Management Administrative Leave be increased by 80 hours; and the term of the contract be extended through December 31, 2020. All other provisions of the current employment contract will remain in full force and effect.