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Recent personnel coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The board adopted a salary resolution that amends county classifications, pay schedule language and the position allocation list effective June 28, with staffing changes spread across public safety, health and human services, IT and public works.
The June 23 resolution rewrites parts of the county’s salary schedule and position allocation list, effective June 28.
The board backed emergency contracting for Colgate Penstock repairs, adopted a recovery addendum, passed the FY 2026-27 budget and left 10 vacant positions unfunded.
Directors adopted the FY 2026-27 budget, updated staffing chart and an incident addendum as Penstock recovery work continues to shape agency priorities.
The board paired its 2026-27 budget vote with a staffing chart that leaves 10 vacancies unfunded and a strategic-plan addendum guiding recovery work after the Colgate Penstock incident.
The board accepted Executive Director Brendan Byrd’s resignation, named a hiring committee and brought in recruitment support at its April 30 special meeting.
At a June 2 meeting, Yuba Water staff reported five vacancies under state law and proposed unfunding 10 vacant positions in next year’s personnel chart.
The board recorded the personnel action in closed session during its May 12 meeting summary.