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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Exception to the 180-day Waiting Period for Appointing a Retired Annuitant to Provide Training to New Construction Project Manager (HR)
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MEETING DATE:
January 17, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Adele Post, Human Resources Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Exception to the 180-day Waiting Period for Appointing a Retired Annuitant to Provide Training to New Construction Project Manager.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Lodi is a member of California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS); as such, the City must comply with the Government Code which sets forth post-retirement employment requirements which are applicable to all retirees. The Government Code provides specific criteria for hiring qualified annuitants. With the passage of Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), all retirees must serve a 180-day waiting period before they can be hired as an annuitant. Section 7522.56(f) (1) of the Government Code provides for the following exception to the 180-day waiting period: The employer certifies the nature of the employment and that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days have passed and the appointment has been approved by the governing body of the employer in a public meeting. The appointment may not be placed on a consent calendar.
On December 15, 2023, Construction Project Manager, Gary Wiman, retired after 28 years of service with the City of Lodi Public Works Department. Mr. Wiman possesses a wealth of institutional knowledge that is pertinent to the City and the incoming Project Manager. There are numerous construction projects in various stages of completion within the Public Works Department and to ensure continuity in the projects, it is necessary to train with the new incumbent side-by-side for a few months.
It is anticipated that Mr. Wiman will work as a retired annuitant fo...
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