Report Prepared by: Tonya Mora, Management Analyst, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution for an Exemption to CalPERS 180-Day Wait Period Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adoption of a resolution approving the hiring of Roberta Medina as an extra-help retired annuitant to perform the duties of a Temporary Community Services Officer under Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective March 14, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt Resolution 2016-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, approving an exception to the CALPERS 180-day wait period pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended; or
2. Deny; or
3. Take no action.
AUTHORITY
Section 200 of the City of Merced Charter.
California Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
California Government Code section 7522.56, subdivision (f)(1) provides that a CalPERS retiree is not eligible to work for a CalPERS employer for a period of 180 days following the date of their retirement unless an exception applies. One such exception allows the 180-day waiting period to be waived if the retired employee is needed to fill a critically-necessary position and the employee has the specialized skills and knowledge for the position. Under this circumstance, the retired employee can be hired before the expiration of the 180-day waiting period if the governing body of the CalPERS agency certifies through the adoption of a resolution that the appointment is necessary to fill a critical need. Additional requirements for the post-retirement employment include:
* The retired employee can only work for a limited duration and must be hired into a retired annuitant or part-time temporary/extra-help position (not a permanent part-time position);
* The retired employ...
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