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a. Authorize the placement of Mr. Robert K. Murdoch at Step 4 of the Public Works Director salary range in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, as updated January 7, 2009, Section A.1.11.1, Non-Elected Unit Y Salary Steps, General Provisions; and
b. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to approve reasonable moving expenses, not to exceed $10,000 per the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution, Section A.49.3 Employee Relocation/Moving Allowance, subject to IRS regulations.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the placement of Mr. Robert K. Murdoch at Step 4 of the Public Works Director salary range in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, as updated January 7, 2009, Section A.1.11.1, Non-Elected Unit Y Salary Steps, General Provisions; and
b. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to approve reasonable moving expenses, not to exceed $10,000 per the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution, Section A.49.3 Employee Relocation/Moving Allowance, subject to IRS regulations.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the Monterey County Code 2.27.020, the County Administrative Officer, with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors, has the authority to appoint the Public Works Director. After a competitive selection process, the Resource Management Agency Director recommends that Mr. Robert K. Murdoch be appointed to the position of the Public Works Director at Step 4 of the salary range.
Mr. Murdoch is coming to the County of Monterey with 20+ years as a public sector manager. Recently, he has served almost 4 years as the Public Works Director for the City of Stockton. He also served 2.5 years as the Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer for the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency (SAJFCA) and approximately 3 years as an Assistant Director, Municipal Utilities Department for the City of Stockton. We are looking forward to affording Mr. Murdoch the opportunity to apply his knowledge, experience and management skills to the leadership position of the Public Works Director in County of Monterey Resource Management Agency.
Per the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution Section A.1.11.1 Unit Y Steps, General Provisions are provided which include criteria to assist in determining the recommended step placement for Unit Y employees. Credit for experience, qualifications and equity in pay were criteria taken into consideration in determining the recommended salary placement for Mr. Murdoch.
This action requests that your Board authorize Mr. Murdoch's placement at Step 4 of the Public Works Director salary range pursuant to A.1.11.1 and authorize the County Administrative Officer to approve reasonable moving expenses per the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution Section A.49.3 Employee Relocation/Moving Allowance. There may be tax consequences associated with the Employee Relocation/Moving Allowance to the employee.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
FINANCING:
Funding for this action is available within the FY 2012-13 Resource Management Agency Roads and Bridges adopted budget, Unit 8195, Appropriation Code RMA012.
Prepared by: Shawne E. Ellerbee, Finance Manager III, (831) 755-4794
Approved by:
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Benny J. Young, RMA Director
Dated: September 14, 2012