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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 Karen J. Moffitt for a limited duration to work in the Law Department (Office of the City Attorney). (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 Law Department requests City Council approval to hire Karen J. Moffitt, recently retired Executive Assistant, as a Retired Annuitant-Specialized Support - Non-Career, effective December 8, 2021, for a limited duration, to support the critical and time-sensitive Long Beach Recovery Act (LBRA) and related projects. The City of Long Beach is the recipient of $249 million through the LBRA which will fund various economic, public health, and fiscal initiatives critically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Ms. Moffitt will assist the Law Department with several pending litigation matters in Superior Court including time critical CEQA litigation, employment Writ of Mandate cases and appeals, and provide guidance to legal assistants and litigation support to attorneys.
Ms. Moffitt is qualified to assist on these projects and has acquired the relevant experience and specialized...
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