District agricultural associations: secretary-managers: compensation.
- Establishes new compensation rules for fair managers, renaming them as secretary-managers of agricultural associations.
- Requires the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to set standardized salary ranges based on industry surveys by 2027.
- Allows annual merit increases up to 10% and cost-of-living adjustments matching state employee raises.
- Permits a 40% salary bonus for secretary-managers who oversee multiple agricultural districts.
Senator Becker's legislation revamps compensation practices for California's district agricultural association managers by centralizing salary decisions under the Secretary of Food and Agriculture and establishing standardized pay ranges for these newly designated "secretary-managers."
The measure transfers compensation authority from individual fair boards to the state agriculture secretary, who must establish a unified salary framework based on market surveys of comparable positions. These surveys, required by January 2027 and every three years thereafter, will examine state, regional, and local executive roles in similar industries, provided the fair industry supplies necessary funding. Until the initial survey's completion, secretary-managers' pay will align with existing ranges for Secretary-Manager I-VII classifications or the California Exposition and State Fair general manager position.
The bill outlines specific parameters for ongoing compensation adjustments. Secretary-managers may receive annual cost-of-living increases matching those of state employees, plus merit-based raises up to 10%. Those overseeing multiple districts can earn up to 40% above the standard maximum. The Department of Food and Agriculture must maintain current job descriptions and collect performance data from district boards to inform these decisions. The secretary must consider both board recommendations and district budget constraints when setting individual compensation levels within the established range.
 Megan DahleR Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Josh BeckerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lori WilsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 1 | 3 | 79 | PASS |
- Establishes new compensation rules for fair managers, renaming them as secretary-managers of agricultural associations.
- Requires the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to set standardized salary ranges based on industry surveys by 2027.
- Allows annual merit increases up to 10% and cost-of-living adjustments matching state employee raises.
- Permits a 40% salary bonus for secretary-managers who oversee multiple agricultural districts.
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Introduced By
Senator Becker's legislation revamps compensation practices for California's district agricultural association managers by centralizing salary decisions under the Secretary of Food and Agriculture and establishing standardized pay ranges for these newly designated "secretary-managers."
The measure transfers compensation authority from individual fair boards to the state agriculture secretary, who must establish a unified salary framework based on market surveys of comparable positions. These surveys, required by January 2027 and every three years thereafter, will examine state, regional, and local executive roles in similar industries, provided the fair industry supplies necessary funding. Until the initial survey's completion, secretary-managers' pay will align with existing ranges for Secretary-Manager I-VII classifications or the California Exposition and State Fair general manager position.
The bill outlines specific parameters for ongoing compensation adjustments. Secretary-managers may receive annual cost-of-living increases matching those of state employees, plus merit-based raises up to 10%. Those overseeing multiple districts can earn up to 40% above the standard maximum. The Department of Food and Agriculture must maintain current job descriptions and collect performance data from district boards to inform these decisions. The secretary must consider both board recommendations and district budget constraints when setting individual compensation levels within the established range.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 1 | 3 | 79 | PASS |
Megan DahleR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Josh BeckerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lori WilsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |