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HCOG staff propose funding MOU and 5-year term to house RCAP manager; RCEA also under consideration

Humboldt County Association of Governments · January 16, 2026
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Staff reported legal counsel found HCOG's JPA broad enough to host an advisory RCAP manager without amending the JPA, proposed a draft regional funding MOU with agency-proportional shares, presented a draft salary range of $105,000–$128,000 and a proposed five-year funding term, and said the region will also explore housing the role at RCEA.

Humboldt County Association of Governments staff updated the board Jan. 15 on ongoing work to determine a home for the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) program manager and the structure of a regional climate committee.

Staff said a legal review found HCOG’s existing joint-powers cooperative agreement is broad enough to accept an advisory and oversight role for RCAP work without a formal amendment, provided the agency’s role remains advisory rather than an implementation authority. To secure funding for…

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