To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Departmental
SUBJECT:
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Resolution for the Temporary Employment of Retired Annuitant as Senior Legal Office Assistant for the Sheriff's Office (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 one hundred eighty (180) day wait period of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS) for the employment of Brenda Reynolds as a temporary retired annuitant Senior Legal Office Assistant (class 0168, salary range 353, step E) with the Sheriff's Office, as necessary to fill a critically needed position.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Reynolds retires on June 12, 2021. The recruitment for her replacement began on May 11, 2021 but is not expected to be completed in time for any overlap for training. Ms. Reynolds supports the Administrative Team at the Correctional Facility and is responsible for many critical administrative functions including timecard submission, supply ordering, social security reporting, and management of the Keefe system for tracking of inmate commissary, accounts, and distribution. Furthermore, she has taken on additional daily responsibilities that are known only to her and can be best taught by her to the next person. Examples of this include document and information retention, scheduling meetings, and overall assistance in managing the clerical responsibilities uniquely associated with supporting the Correctional Facility Administration. These are critical functions that need to continue to be performed until a replacement is found. Furthermore, Ms. Reynolds has over 30 years of experience with the department and it is critical that her knowledge be passed onto her replacement.
Therefore, the Sheriff's Office is requesting approval of Ms. Reynolds as a temporary retired annuitant Senior Legal Office Assistant to fill a cr...
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