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Board appoints Jamie Backs as county planning director with 10% special compensation
Summary
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.
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.
Shanika Dixon, human resources director, presented the item and said the special compensation is defined as management incentive pay. Dixon said Backs will assume roles on various committees and commissions and will be authorized to sign development and improvement agreements. The hourly rate was not restated in the meeting; the staff presentation specified the 10% supplement as $1,471.65 per month in special compensation.
Supervisors praised Backs. Supervisor McCauley and Supervisor Rogers each offered public commendations, noting Backs’ long service and competence. No public comment was offered on the item. The board approved the resolution by unanimous roll call.
Action: Adopt resolution appointing Jamie Backs as planning director and grant 10% special compensation effective Oct. 14, 2025. Vote: 5–0.
