Regular-General Government # 55.
Board of Supervisors
Human Resources
- Meeting Date:
- 12/03/2024
- Brief Title
- Waive 180 Day Wait Period for CalPERS Retiree
From:
Kamaljit Pannu, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources
Staff Contact:
Renee Croswell, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources, x8064
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing an exception to the 180-day waiting period for the hiring of Theresa Tuck as an extra-help retired annuitant. (No general fund impact) (Pannu) (Est. Time: 2 min)
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to the 180-day waiting period for the hiring of Theresa Tuck as an extra-help retired annuitant, effective January 12, 2025.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only) |
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County Mandated Service |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224 requires that individuals who retire from a CalPERS agency must wait 180 days before being reemployed by the same or another CalPERS Agency unless the individual chooses to reinstate from retirement. Government Code section 7522.56 allows exceptions to this 180-day waiting period under certain circumstances, including hiring retirees to perform work in critically needed positions. The Board of Supervisors must adopt a resolution authorizing appointment under this exception.
The attached resolution (Att. A), if adopted, would authorize the appointment of Theresa Tuck to continue serving as the LAFCo Administrative Specialist II/Commission Clerk. Ms. Tuck is retiring from Yolo LAFCo (Local Agency Formation Commission) on December 28, 2024 after more than 24 years of service. LAFCo has a small staff of only two full-time employees and began a recruitment to replace Ms. Tuck in a timely manner. Unfortunately, although an offer was made to a prospective candidate, the recruitment ultimately fell through and did not yield a new hire. Therefore, Yolo LAFCo had to begin a second recruitment process which is not estimated to conclude until February 2025.
In order to provide continued agency operations and training of the new employee, it is critical to retain Ms. Tuck on a temporary basis. Administering per the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act is a unique body of laws to LAFCo and this expertise cannot be found elsewhere among existing Yolo County staff. Ms. Tuck has agreed to continue in this role with the expectation that the role will transition, with her guidance and training, to a new employee in Yolo LAFCo within 12-18 months.
The attached resolution (Att. A), if adopted, would authorize the appointment of Theresa Tuck to continue serving as the LAFCo Administrative Specialist II/Commission Clerk. Ms. Tuck is retiring from Yolo LAFCo (Local Agency Formation Commission) on December 28, 2024 after more than 24 years of service. LAFCo has a small staff of only two full-time employees and began a recruitment to replace Ms. Tuck in a timely manner. Unfortunately, although an offer was made to a prospective candidate, the recruitment ultimately fell through and did not yield a new hire. Therefore, Yolo LAFCo had to begin a second recruitment process which is not estimated to conclude until February 2025.
In order to provide continued agency operations and training of the new employee, it is critical to retain Ms. Tuck on a temporary basis. Administering per the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act is a unique body of laws to LAFCo and this expertise cannot be found elsewhere among existing Yolo County staff. Ms. Tuck has agreed to continue in this role with the expectation that the role will transition, with her guidance and training, to a new employee in Yolo LAFCo within 12-18 months.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Financial Services
Human Resources
LAFCO
Human Resources
LAFCO
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $ 0
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
The LAFCO FY 2024/25 budget anticipated this cost.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaljit Pannu | Renee Croswell | 09/20/2024 03:24 PM |
| Kamaljit Pannu | Paula Hugi | 11/25/2024 03:38 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 11/25/2024 03:52 PM |
| Yen Nguyen | Yen Nguyen | 11/25/2024 04:43 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Renee Croswell
- Started On:
- 09/20/2024 03:19 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/25/2024