File #: 19-1229    Name: Interim GM WRA Step Advance
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/2/2019 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 1/8/2019 Final action: 1/8/2019
Title: Authorize advance step placement at Step 7 for Shauna Lorance, selected for the position of Interim General Manager-Water Resources Agency, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her temporary appointment to the position.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. 0.01 Completed Board Order
Title
Authorize advance step placement at Step 7 for Shauna Lorance, selected for the position of Interim General Manager-Water Resources Agency, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her temporary appointment to the position.

Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors authorize advance step placement at Step 7 for Shauna Lorance, selected for the position of Interim General Manager-Water Resources Agency, in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon her temporary appointment to the position.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Water Resources Agency will be conducting a nationally advertised open and competitive recruitment for the permanent General Manager -Water Resources Agency position. During the recruitment process, that is estimated between four to six months or until a candidate is secured, the Interim General Manager assignment will be held by Ms. Lorance. She has accepted an offer of temporary employment contingent on approval of appointment to Step 7 of the salary range. This position does not include any benefits.

Placement at advanced step may be requested to compensate employee commensurate with their specialized knowledge, skill, years of relevant experience, and recognition of their current compensation. Pursuant to the provision of the Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394, approval by the Board of Supervisors is required to authorize placement above Step 3 in Unit Y.

Ms. Lorance earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of California, Davis in Mechanical Engineering and she is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. In addition, she has 30 years of experience with 20 years of executive management experience at public water agencies, including 13 years as a General Manager an...

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