Memorandum
Date: May 19, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Stephen L. Carter, Assistant County Administrative Officer
Casey Moreno, Deputy County Administrative Officer II
Pam Samac, Human Resources Director
Diana Rico, Deputy Human Resources Director
Subject: Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the Lake County Deputy County Counsel Association LCDCCA, Unit 7 and the County of Lake for May 21, 2026 to June 30, 2029
Executive Summary:
Presented today for the consideration of your Board is the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) By and Between the Lake County Deputy County Counsel Association LCDCCA, Unit 7 and the County of Lake for May 21, 2026 to June 30, 2029.
The primary changes are listed below:
Salary
a. Effective the May 21, 2026 pay period, employees will receive a 2.5% increase based on the rates established in the March 2024 Compensation Study.
b. A realignment stipend will be provided, equal to three months of the 2.5% increase.
c. Beginning July 1, 2026, the County will implement a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base salaries.
d. Beginning July 1, 2027, the County will implement a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base salaries.
e. Beginning July 1, 2028, the County will implement a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to base salaries.
Holiday Schedule
Court Holiday Schedule
Attorney Time Off
24 hours Attorney Time Off
Vacation Accrual
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Years of Service |
Annual Allowance (Accrued Monthly) |
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After 10 years but less than 15 years |
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After 15 years but less than 20 years |
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If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ____N/A__ Amount Budgeted: ___N/A___ Additional Requested: __N/A____ Future Annual Cost: __N/A____
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☒ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding By and Between the Lake County Deputy County Counsel Association LCDCCA, Unit 7 and the County of Lake for May 21, 2026 to June 30, 2029 and authorize the Chair to sign.