To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Resolution for the Temporary Employment of Retired Annuitant as Executive Secretary with the Humboldt County Public Works Department (4/5 Vote Required)
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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); and
2. Approve the employment of Brooke Epperly as a temporary retired annuitant Executive Secretary (class 0167, salary range 418, step E) with the Humboldt County Public Works Department, to provide continuity of services while Public Works fills this critically needed permanent position (4/5 vote required).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Roads (1200320)
DISCUSSION:
On Jan. 26, 2024, Brooke Epperly will retire from the position of Executive Secretary with Public Works after almost 18 years. The position is one (1) of only two (2) confidential positions within Public Works. The Executive Secretary reports directly to the Director and is a vital role in the Public Works Department, with a heavy workload, especially in the area of personnel. A recruitment was run, but unfortunately it was not successful. Public Works plans to do a new recruitment, in the meantime, work needs to be completed for the department and someone will be needed to train the new employee.
Brooke Epperly is willing to continue to work for Public Works in an extra-help capacity to
assist during the transitional period to ensure continuity of services to the department and the public.
The Humboldt County Public Works Department recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached resolution authorizing an exception to the 180-day wait period of the California Public Employees Retirement System, as required by California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), for Ms. Epperly's employment as a t...
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