Title
Staff Report for Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period for Post-Retirement Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.56 for Loretta Jones
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution for an exception to the 180-day waiting period per Government Code ?7522.56 for temporary employment of a retired employee certifying that the nature of employment and appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed following the date of retirement.
BACKGROUND
On January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) went into effect. With this law, new conditions and limitations were placed on post-retirement employment. One of the provisions, specifically Government Code Section 7522.56(f), requires a 180-day waiting period before a retiree can return to work for a CalPERS employer without reinstating from retirement, except under certain specified circumstances. The 180-day waiting period starts on the date of retirement.
An exception to the 180-day waiting period is permitted by law if the City Council presents CalPERS with a resolution that approves the appointment in which the employer has certified the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed. The appointment must be passed in a public meeting and may not be placed on the consent calendar.
Loretta Jones was employed as an Administrative Specialist (Property Room Supervisor) and has worked in the Police Department for 21 years. The Police Department is requesting approval to re-hire Loretta Jones, a recent CalPERS retiree, as a temporary employee to support the Property & Evidence division.
In her position, Ms. Jones' responsibilities included supervision and management of the Police Department's property room. The purpose of this position is to function as a working ...
Click here for full text