Report Prepared for City Council by: Bradley Grant - Charter Officer and Finance Officer and Kelly Fincher - Chief Deputy City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Approval of Employment Agreement for Position of Interim City Manager and Adoption of Resolution Approving Appointment of John M. Bramble to Interim City Manager Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorization request to fill vacant City Manager position with a California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS) Retired Annuitant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the terms of an employment agreement with John M. Bramble to serve as Interim City Manager; and,
B. Authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Mr. Bramble after his official retirement date; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2015-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, making a determination of special need for an Interim City Manager pursuant to California Government Code sections 21221(h) and 7522.56.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended; or,
2. Deny; or
3. Take no action
AUTHORITY
California Government Code Sections 21221 (h) and 7522.56, and Section 500 of the City of Merced Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The City Council is responsible for the appointment of the City Manager.
DISCUSSION
The Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) made substantial changes to public employee pension laws in California, including the requirement that retired public employees must wait 180 days before returning to work for an employer in the same retirement system from which they receive a monthly retirement benefit.
There are several exceptions to this rule, including the exception set forth in California Government Code section 21221, subdivision (h), which allows a retired annuitant to be appointed before the expiration of 180 days to a vacant position requiring speci...
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