Memorandum
Date: May 20, 2025
To: The Honorable EJ Crandell, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker - County Administrative Officer
Pam Samac - Human Resources Director
Subject: Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2024-100 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Budget Unit No. 2111 Public Defender
Executive Summary:
Due to the establishment of a new Chief Public Defender position the following update is requested.
Position Allocation Changes
The position allocation resolution will add one (1) Chief Public Defender Investigator position allocation
New Positions
The following position is established in County services:
Classcode Classification Grade Entry Step 1
1-0478 Chief Public Defender M37 $6,051 monthly
Investigator
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2024-100 Establishing Position Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Budget Unit No. 2111 Public Defender.