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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08. Set public hearing for March 21, 2024 to conduct annual review of Board Compensation and Benefits and to consider amending District Code Section 2.04.030, "Compensation of Board Members"Page 1 of 2 Item 8. fS�!CENT AL SAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION PAPER MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024 SUBJECT: SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21, 2024 TO CONDUCT ANNUAL REVIEW OF BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND TO CONS IDER AMENDING DISTRICT CODE SECTION 2.04.030, "COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS" SUBMITTED BY: KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT Roger S. Bailey General Manager INITIATING DEPARTMENT: SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT ISSUE Pursuant to a resolution adopted in 2012, the Board must conduct an annual review of Board Member compensation and benefits at a properly noticed public hearing held during the first quarter of each calendar year. BACKGROUND I n April, 2011, Contra Costa Grand Jury Report No. 1104 contained recommendations that all cities and special districts conduct an annual public review of compensation and benefits provided to their respective Councils and Boards, and determine whether changes are warranted. I n response to those recommendations, in February, 2012, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2012-018, establishing a formal review of Board Member compensation and benefits to be held at a properly noticed public hearing during the first quarter of each year. Staff is updating the annual survey of other local agencies containing information regarding Board Member meeting stipends and other compensation, as well as a chart showing where the Central San Board Member meeting stipend falls in comparison to other agencies. This information will be reviewed by the Administration Committee on March 5, 2024. The full Board will consider whether it wishes to make any changes to its compensation and benefits at the February 1, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 35 of 130 Page 2 of 2 public hearing on March 21, 2024. ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS None. FINANCIAL IMPACTS None. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Setting of the public hearing was not reviewed by a Board Committee because Central San is required to hold a public hearing in accordance with Resolution No. 2012-018. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Set a public hearing for March 21, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. to review Board Member compensation and benefits and consider amending District Code Section 2.04.030, "Compensation of Board Members." Strategic Plan Tie -In GOAL FOUR: Governance and Fiscal Responsibility Strategy 1 - Promote and uphold ethical behavior, openness, and accessibility, Strategy 2 - Encourage and facilitate public participation, Strategy 3 - Maintain financial stability and sustainability February 1, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 36 of 130