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C. 22

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Alison McKee, Interim County Librarian
Date:	March 9, 2021

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Subject:

Cancel one (1) Deputy County Librarian position and Add one (1) Library Services Manager position

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/09/2021

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor

Contact:	Samuel Treanor at (925) 608-7702
cc:	Sylvia Wong Tam

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: March 9, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25693 to cancel one (1) Deputy County Librarian (3AFE) (unrepresented) position #6241 at salary plan and grade B85 1983 ($11,196 - $13,609), and add one (1) Library Services Manager (3KGA) (unrepresented) position at salary plan and grade B85 1007 ($8,928 - $10,852) to the Library Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost savings of $17,791 to the Library Fund. No impact to the County General Fund.

BACKGROUND:

This request for a Library Services Manager position is one step in part of a larger internal reorganization. The plan involves a reorganization at the executive senior management levels to better facilitate management workflow.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

After an evaluation of the Library’s organizational workflow, it was determined that the Library Services Manager classification is more appropriate for supervision of most of the County’s community libraries. By

assigning a third Library Services Manager position these duties, the Deputy County Librarians will be better able to handle higher level responsibilities, including more complex projects. At the same time, with this reorganization, there is not a need for a third Deputy County Librarian.

The addition of the Library Services Manager position with the elimination of a Deputy County Librarian will result in cost savings.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the Library will have difficulties implementing its reorganization, creating potential service gaps. There will also be inefficiencies in workflow as at least one Deputy County Librarian will be required to maintain direct supervision of more community libraries.