To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
title
Resolution for the Temporary Employment of Retired Annuitant (4/5 Vote Required)end
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing an exception to the 180-day wait period of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Roads (1200320)
DISCUSSION:
On Jan. 26, 2024, Brooke Epperly retired from the position of Executive Secretary with Public Works. The department had recruited to fill the position, but unfortunately that recruitment was not successful. Ms. Epperly agreed to return as an extra help, Retired Annuitant, in the Executive Secretary position. Your Board approved this action on Jan. 23, 2024. Public Works ran a new recruitment and a candidate for the position was selected.
Training is an important part of onboarding an employee into a new position and that training is best accomplished by the person who holds the job. The position directly reports to the Director of Public Works and is a vital role in the Public Works Department with a heavy workload, especially in the area of personnel. The department would like the new hire to have an opportunity to begin their new role with Ms. Epperly as an available resource.
The county's retirement system, CalPERS, requires a resolution approved by the governing body when a retired annuitant returns prior to 180 days from their retirement date under two exemption circumstances. The first exemption circumstance is when the retired annuitant is going to take on the duties of a vacant position. This is the type of exemption your board approved on January 23, 2024. The second exemption circumstance is when a retired annuitant is going to return to assist with additional workload or a specific project. This is the circumstance in front of your board for approval and a separate resolu...
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