TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Christine Brice?o, Director of Human Resources
REPORT BY: Kevin Lemieux, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Table and Index of Classes and the Departmental Allocation List for the District Attorney's Office
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Human Resources and District Attorney request adoption of a Resolution amending the Table and Index of Classes and the Departmental Allocation List for the District Attorney's Office, by adding one 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) DA Media Investigative Technician, effective March 14, 2023, with a net increase of one FTE, and an impact to the County General Fund.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
If approved, this request amends the Table and Index of Classes and Departmental Allocation List by adding one 1.0 FTE DA Media Investigative Technician to monitor and extract evidence from a variety of social media platforms, as they relate cases, ensuring screen shots are captured and added to evidence for prosecutions.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The District Attorney's Office has an immediate need to monitor and extract multiple forms of digital evidence for case prosecutions. The requested position will also be able to digitally archive a historical backlog of outdated forms of media, like VHS and cassette tapes.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The increased cost of salary and benefits for DA Media Investigative Technician position is approximately $28,081 for the remainder of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. The increased cost of salary and benefits for future fiscal years is approximately $112,327 and will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
The District Attorney's office would not be able to process and archive critical digital evidence in a timely and organized fashion.
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