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Approve an employment agreement with Brent Buche, selected for the position of General Manager of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency; authorize the Chair of the Board to sign an employment agreement with Mr. Buche; and authorize advance step placement at Step 5 for Mr. Buche in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon his appointment to the position.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve an employment agreement with Brent Buche, selected for the position of General Manager of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency;
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign an employment agreement with Mr. Buche; and
c. Authorize advance step placement at Step 5 for Mr. Buche in accordance with Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394, Sections A.1.11.1 and A.1.11.5, effective upon his appointment to the position.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department, in collaboration with Executive Search Firm RJM Management Services, Inc., conducted a nationally advertised open, competitive recruitment for General Manager of the Water Resources Agency. Representatives from the Water Resources Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors assisted in the competitive interview process leading to the recommendation of Mr. Buche and this request. He has accepted an offer of employment pursuant to the terms of the attached Employment Agreement (Attachment 1), and contingent on approval of appointment to Step 5 of the salary range.
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, Board of Supervisors' approval is required to authorize placement a...
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