DATE: December 10, 2019
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE GENERAL COUNSEL
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The General Counsel position reports directly to the Board of Port Commissioners (Board). The terms and conditions under which this position serves are memorialized in an Employment Agreement. An Amendment to this Employment Agreement for the General Counsel is being presented for Board consideration and approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to the Employment Agreement for the General Counsel
FISCAL IMPACT:
The salary and benefits for the General Counsel have been budgeted and are included in the FY2019/2020 Operating Budget.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item is part of the reporting system to promote transparency and open communication with the community and supports the following Strategic Goals:
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Port Commissioners (Board) recently met in closed session to conduct a performance review for the General Counsel. As a result, the Board determined that an amendment to his Employment Agreement would be considered. The proposed amendment would change the salary for the General Counsel (Attachment A).
General Counsel's Comments:
The Office of the General Counsel has reviewed the agenda sheet and the Amendment to the Employment Agreement of the General Counsel, as presented to it, and approves them as to form and legality.
Environmental Review:
The proposed Board action, including without limitation, a resolution approving an amendment to the employment agreement for the General Counsel, does not constitute a "project" under the definition set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 because it will not have a potential to result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and is, therefor...
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