Board appoints Jamie Backs as county planning director with 10% special compensation

Sep 26, 2025

The board voted to appoint Jamie Backs, the county’s director of community and economic development, as planning director and to grant 10% management incentive pay ($1,471.65/month) effective Oct. 14, 2025.

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The Madera County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 14 adopted a resolution appointing Jamie Backs, currently director of Community and Economic Development, as the county’s planning director and granted a 10% management‑incentive pay supplement for the additional duties.

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