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The position will report to the County Manager and receive direction on the agenda, goals, <br />communications and other processes from the Manager and Assistant Managers. It is <br />important to note that both the Manager and Assistant Manager will remain fully involved in the <br />decision - making and recommendations related to the aforementioned processes. However, <br />their roles in the future may focus more on editing and refining than on the production of original <br />materials. <br />Based on review of the planned duties and responsibilities and comparison with other County <br />positions, it is recommended the position be established at Salary Grade 72 in the Orange <br />County Classification and Pay Plan. The hiring range for salary grade 72 is $37,237 - $45,260. <br />Attachment 2 is a chart showing current classes at salary grades 69 through 81. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated 1999 -00 County cost is about $40,000, if the position is <br />filled by October. This includes one time start up cost of about $3,500 for personal computer <br />and office furniture. The estimated annual cost is about $50,000. Funds for the position <br />already are available in the approved budget for 1999 -00. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve: <br />u Establishing the new permanent full time position of Assistant to the Manager in the County <br />Manager's Office. <br />u Amend the classification plan to add the new class of Assistant to the Manager at Salary <br />Grade 72. <br />