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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for Public Agencies pursuant to Government Code 7522.56 and 21224, to hire Stephanie Kemp for a limited duration to work in the Human Resources Department. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act added Section 7522.56 and 21224 to the Government Code, which set forth post-retirement employment requirements applicable to all retirees who are employed by CalPERS employers on or after January 1, 2013. This change added the requirement that all retirees must wait 180 days after their retirement date before they are eligible to begin post-retirement employment with a CalPERS agency. An exception to the 180-day wait period can be made if a public agency certifies 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 approved by the governing body of the employer in a public meeting and may not be placed on a consent calendar.
The Human Resources Department requests City Council approval to hire Stephanie Kemp, former Special Projects Officer in Human Resources, as a Retired Annuitant-Special Projects NC, effective April 12, 2021, for a limited duration to provide technical and administrative support for the City’s legacy Human Resources and Payroll Management system, including the review of personnel transactions, providing technical security oversight, and responding to errors in the system. Ms. Kemp’s support is needed until the City implements the new Tyler Munis HR/Payroll system, allowing current staff to focus on critical project milestones. Ms. Kemp’s technical expertise and historical knowledge will also reduce project risks and ensure streamlined continuity with current personnel and payroll transactions. Ms. Kemp has over 29 years of service with the City and 25 of those years as the City’s Human Resources system...
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