Copperopolis Fire Protection District

The Grand Jury found that in January 2005, the Employment Agreement of a temporary district employee, with the title of Administration Services Manager (ASM), had been extended and amended. The language of the new agreement excluded the Board of Directors and included a salary increase, new job title, and other costly benefits not offered to other temporary or full-time district employees. The CCWD Employee Policy Handbook states that “All staff positions must be authorized by the Board of Directors” (policy #2200.10), and, “At the next regular Board meeting the Board will be advised of the filling of the position” (policy #2200.70). This “Extension and Amendment of Employment Agreement” was signed only by the previous General Manager/Chief Counsel and the temporary employee. The minutes of the next regular board meeting do not include any announcement to the Board regarding this Extension and Amended Employment Agreement.