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Delegation of authority to the CAO, and the Assistant CAOs or the Risk Manager in the event the CAO is unavailable, to: 1) make applications on behalf of the County for industrial disability retirements; and 2) make industrial disability determinations. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors delegate authority to the CAO, and the Assistant CAOs or the Risk Manager in the event the CAO is unavailable, to: 1) make applications on behalf of the County for industrial disability retirements; and 2) make industrial disability determinations.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Government Code section 21152, in addition to being initiated by an employee, applications to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) for industrial disability retirement may be initiated by the governing body, or by an official designated by the governing body, of the contracting agency. Pursuant to Government Code section 21156 and 21157, the governing body is also required to make certain determinations regarding the application. Pursuant to Government Code section 21173, the County may delegate authority to initiate such applications and make the determinations to any officer of the County.
At the request of CalPERS, in June of 2016 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution formally delegating to the County Administrative Officer (“CAO”) the authority to make the applications to CalPERS and make the determination (copy enclosed. While this authority continues to-date, it was solely to the CAO, and it is appropriate to modify the delegation to include other officers of the County in the event the CAO is unavailable.
Accordingly, County Counsel - Risk Management is recommending that the Board adopt a resolution delegating the necessary authority to the CAO, and the Assistant CAOs or the Risk Manager in the event the CAO is unavailable. A draft resolution is enclosed.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Administrative Office concurs in the recommendation.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund with this action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
___ Economic Development - Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
X Administration - Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
___ Health & Human Services - Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for health choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
___ Infrastructure - Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
___ Public Safety - Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading business and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by:
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Leslie J. Girard, Chief Assistant County Counsel, x. 5365
Approved by:
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Charles McKee, County Counsel, x. 5312
Attachments: Resolution No. 16-176
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