Board adds PERS conversion language to sheriff contracts after union request

Oct 8, 2026

Commissioners approved adding PERS sick‑leave conversion language already in the general employees contract into the sheriff supervisors' and deputies' agreements to ensure parity; staff said the change is a non‑financial correction to reflect prior negotiation outcomes.

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County labor representatives and union officials asked the commission to add language to sheriff‑unit agreements that was included in the general employees contract but omitted in final sheriff contract documents. Bill Herring (speaker 17), representing operating engineers/union interests, said the language was discussed during negotiations and that adding it to the sheriff agreements was corrective rather than a new financial commitment.

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