Primary Department: County Clerk
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Clerk's Office for approval of additional funding to sustain and enhance the voter education and outreach program, and to support 33 new Position Control Numbers (PCNs) including direct and indirect costs associated with FY 2026 election operations, including z-time compensation for exempt employees, compliance with Senate Bill 2216, requiring specific early voting election security measures, and other necessary election-related expenses in the total amount of $4,946,642.00.
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Background and Discussion:
The County Clerk's Office requests approval of z-time compensation for full-time exempt Elections Department employees to address extraordinary workload demands associated with overlapping 2026 elections. Due to sustained operational requirements, many employees have reached the 240-hour compensatory time cap and are unable to accrue additional comp time despite routinely working extended hours. This request provides compensation for hours worked beyond 40 per week, supports employee retention and morale, and ensures continuity of critical election functions. The proposed coverage period is December 27, 2025, through May 29, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $363,451.44.
A significant portion of these unanticipated expenses is attributable to compliance with SB 22...
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