Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Waive the 180-day "waiting period" for CalPERS retiree Joann Iwamoto to return to work to fill a critically needed position;
b. Confirm the appointment of retiree Joann Iwamoto as Interim Cannabis Program Manager no sooner than January 29, 2024.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Waive the 180-day "waiting period" for CalPERS retiree Joann Iwamoto to return to work to fill a critically needed position;
b. Confirm the appointment of retiree Joann Iwamoto as Interim Cannabis Program Manager no sooner than January 29, 2024.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
California Government Code section 7522.56 limits the manner in which a California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree can return to public service, even on a temporary basis. Subsection (f) of Government Code section 7522.56 states a retired person is not eligible for a period of 180 days following the date of her or his retirement, unless: "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." At this time, the County Administrative Office seeks Board of Supervisors approval to fill a critically needed position sooner than 180 days.
The Human Resources Department is currently conducting a recruitment to fill the County Cannabis Program Manager position due to the imminent retirement of the incumbent Joann Iwamoto on January 27, 2024. As it is anticipated the position will not be filled prior to Ms. Iwamoto's departure appointing Joann Iwamoto as Interim Cannabis Program Manager will allow for the County to have continuity of operations for this critical program as well as overlap with the newly hired incumbent of one (1) to (2) weeks to allow for a smooth trans...
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