Title
Adopt a Resolution Bestowing the Title of “Mayor Emeritus” to Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter, Effective January 2023
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Per the City Council’s direction at its September 6, 2022 meeting, staff recommends the City Council consider the attached resolution. If adopted, it would authorize Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter to be bestowed with the honorary title of “Mayor Emeritus”, to be effective in January 2023, immediately following the completion of her current term of office.
ANALYSIS
The title ‘Emeritus’ is often bestowed on an individual in recognition of distinguished service, awarded only to select persons upon retirement. It is also used when a person of distinction in a profession retires or hands over the position, enabling their former rank to be retained in their title, e.g., "Professor Emeritus". According to City records, four former San Leandro mayors have received the title “Emeritus” including Jack Maltester, Valance Gill, Shelia Young, and Tony Santos, though none posthumously. Three former City Managers have also been honored with the Emeritus title including, Wes McClure, Lee Riordon, and John Jermanis, again none posthumously. Additionally, former City Attorney Steve Meyers was given the title Emeritus for his many years of service as chief legal counsel to the City. There is no codified policy that governs this action, which is ceremonial in nature.
Fiscal Impacts
There are no fiscal impacts associated with bestowing the title “Emeritus.”
Attachments to Staff Report
A. Draft Resolution Bestowing the Title of ‘Emeritus’ to Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter
PREPARED BY: Eric Engelbart, Deputy City Manager