REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 15, 2022
FROM
JOSHUA DUGAS, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
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Perinatal Equity Initiative Project Coordinator Employment Contract for the Department of Public Health
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve employment contract with Elizabeth Amezcua, Perinatal Equity Initiative Project Coordinator, for an estimated annual cost of $108,218 ($69,264 Salary, $38,954 Benefits), for the period of November 19, 2022 through November 18, 2023.
2. Authorize the Assistant Executive Officer of Department Operations or the Director of the Department of Public Health to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract for a maximum of two successive one-year periods on behalf of the County, subject to County Counsel review.
3. Direct the Assistant Executive Officer of Department Operations or the Director of the Department of Public Health to transmit all documents in relation to the contract amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Joshua Dugas, Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated annual cost of $108,218 will be funded by a State General Fund allocation. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the 2022-23 Department of Public Health (DPH) budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In June 2018, recognizing the continued statewide gap in Black infant mortality, the Governor signed legislation establishing the California Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) within the Californi...
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