Approve Side Letter to Lake County Correctional Officer Association Unit 6 July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029, MOU.

Summary

This item approves a Side Letter Agreement to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Lake and the Lake County Correctional Officer's Association (LCCOA) Unit 6. The amendment, effective December 21, 2025, modifies the MOU which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. The primary change concerns mandatory overtime for correctional officers. Specifically, it clarifies that mandatory overtime hours, defined as any work beyond an employee's regularly scheduled shift required by the Sheriff's Office, will be paid at one and one-half (1 1/2) times the employee's regular hourly rate or compensated with time off at the same rate, at the employee's option. This side letter remains in effect until a successor MOU is ratified or the parties agree to amend the current MOU.

Citizen Impact

This agreement impacts correctional officers by defining how mandatory overtime will be compensated, potentially affecting staffing levels and operational costs within the county jail. Residents may see improved or more consistent staffing in correctional facilities due to clearer overtime policies.

Confidence

high