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a. Confirm the appointment of the Monterey County Chief Probation Officer Marcia Parsons; and
b. Approve an advanced placement at Step 4 effective December 13, 2014, pursuant to Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5 of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution 98-394.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Confirm the appointment of the Monterey County Chief Probation Officer Marcia Parsons; and
b. Approve an advanced placement at Step 4 effective December 13, 2014, pursuant to Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5 of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution 98-394.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Judges of the Monterey County Superior Courts are recommending appointment of Marcia Parsons as the Chief Probation Officer for the County of Monterey and request that your Monterey County Board of Supervisors confirm this appointment.
Pursuant to State law, the Superior Court shall appoint the Chief Probation Officer for each county. The Monterey County Superior Court Judges have selected Marcia Parsons for that position. Ms. Parsons is currently the Assistant Chief Probation Officer. Because of her close relationship between the Courts and the County in the area of Probation services, the Court respectfully requests that your Board confirm the appointment. This position is a Y Unit Department Head level position. As an "at-will" position, the employees being placed in these positions will have no right to return to previously occupied positions within the County.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution 98-394 (see attached), only the Board of Supervisors can authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.
Marsha Parsons has been selected for appointment to the Chief Probation Officer position and placement at advanced step 4 is requested to compensate employee commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skills, experience, and experience in the Monterey County Probat...
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