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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ^
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Spte�ber ] 2 ' I���Adopted this Resolution on
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AYES: Onnervlaoza Powers , Fandeu, Schroder, McPeak, TorIakaoo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: NoneRESOLUTION 20, 89/596
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SUBJECT: In the matter of the implementation
. of Deputy Public Defender-Special
Assignment- Classification and Benefits
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Resolves That:
I' Effectiva Oct. 2O, ` I989 the class of Deputy Public
Defender-Special Assignment shall be established. This class shall be
exempt from the Merit System. �
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2. Compensation for this classification shall be set by the
Board of Supervisors. Effective Oct. 20, 1989the salary shall be Cl
ldl§ /$2778 per month).
3' Persons appointed to this class shall be employed for a three
month limited term assignment. Appointments may be renewed by approval of
the Public Defender up to three additional times to a maximum of four
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limited term assignments.
4' Employees in this classification shall be entitled to the
following benefits: �
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a' Employees are entitled to accrue paid time off at the ,
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rate of 3'33 hours per month' Accruals begin on the date of '
appointment. Accruals for portions of a month shall be in minimum .
amounts of one /l\ hour calculated on the same basis as for partial
compensation. Paid time off may be taken in ono-half (1/2) hour �
increments but may not be taken during the first three months of
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employment. On separation from County service, an employee shall be �.
paid pa�d for any unused credits.
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b' Accrual of sick leave credits shall be at the rata of i
eight (0) hours per month' �
c' Employees in this classification shall be entitled to �
observe any holiday observed by other County Employees. �
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In lieu of overtime, employees in this classification shall be entitled �
to 10 days of paid personal leave per calendar year �t the beginning
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_ of each three month limited term assignment, employees shall be �
credited with 20 hours of paid personal leave. This paid personal
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leave is separate from paid time off and will be accounted for
accordingly. Upon separation from County service, there shall be no /
payoff for unused personal leave credits.
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D R A F T Proposed Salary Level : C1 1616 ($2778)
Contra Costa County August 1989
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER - SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - EXEMPT
DEFINITION:
Under close supervision, performs a variety of legal work in less
difficult criminal cases involving indigents charged with triable offenses;
conducts legal research; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Individuals are appointed to this exempt classification in the
Public Defender's Office on a three month limited term basis. Primary
emphasi-s is on the assignment of less difficult criminal cases in which an
incumbent serves as defense counsel for indigents charged with a triable
offense.
This class is distinguished from Deputy Public Defender I in that
incumbents of that class are employed on a permanent basis.
TYPICAL TASKS--
Interviews and advises defendants or individuals in regard to
criminal charges or prospective criminal complaints; advises clients on
legal rights; analyzes case material after appropriate investigations;
conducts legal research as required; prepares cases for presentation in
court; appears in court and represents defendants at court hearings;
confers with prosecuting staff, probation authorities and court officials
to discuss pleas, modification of charges, presentation and examination of
documents and materials prior to trials; prepares and submits documents
regarding application for probation, appeal of court findings, writs and
other legal documents on behalf of defendants; writes and/or dictates
correspondence and reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's
License.
Registration: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of legal principles and their application; knowledge of
criminal law and its application; knowledge of trial and hearing procedure
and rules of evidence; knowledge of legal research methods and the ability
to perform research; knowledge of county government functions; ability to
analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal
problems; ability to present statements of law, fact and argument clearly
and logically in written and oral form; ability to maintain harmonious and
cooperative relationships with fellow staff members, other personnel and
the general public.
Class Code:
8/7/89
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cc: Public Defender
HDC, WPH, RKH, WGR, LF, SB, EK, JR
Benefits & Wellness
Departmental Approval
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Director of Personnel
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