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Board directs HR to pursue data‑driven compensation policy and annual review after public pushback
Summary
After hours of testimony and a data‑heavy presentation, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors directed staff to craft a more robust, market‑driven compensation philosophy, review unrepresented classifications annually, and return options for benchmarks, with an ad hoc outreach plan including labor groups.
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday moved to tighten oversight of its compensation policies, directing staff to revise the countywide compensation philosophy and to institute a regular review process for unrepresented and board salaries.
Human Resources Director Joey Carusco summarized a February 2026 total compensation study and explained how the county’s charter section 5 0 4 and the salary resolution’s section 6 0 2 have shaped pay for a small set of executive and public‑safety classifications. “We’re not seeking a final decision today,” Carusco told the board, noting the presentation was intended to inform the supervisors’ directions.
The presentation and the subsequent two‑hour discussion were prompted by public comments and union testimony that accused the…
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