REPORT TO COUNCIL
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Adopt a Resolution Approving an Exception to the CalPERS 180-Day Waiting Period and Interim Appointment of David Jensen to the Director of Information Technology Position
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REPORT IN BRIEF
Director of Information Technology, David Jensen, will retire effective July 17, 2016. The Director of Information Technology position is an executive management position responsible for critical oversight of day-to-day and strategic operations of the Information Technology Department (ITD). Staff has hired an executive recruiter to assist in filling this important vacancy, but anticipates that it may take between six months to one year to hire a qualified permanent employee. Due to the significance of this position for our organization, staff believes it is critical to hire an interim employee for the limited term of the recruitment. David Jensen, the current Director of Information Technology, has agreed to continue in the capacity of the Director of Information Technology on an interim basis after the effective date of his retirement until a replacement can be hired. This interim appointment is anticipated to be necessary for one year or less.
CalPERS rules generally prohibit hiring retired annuitants to permanent or regular staff positions without reinstatement from retirement. However, section 21221(h) of the Government Code provides a limited exception to allow a retiree to serve without reinstatement from retirement for a single interim appointment to a vacant managerial, executive or other unique position.
EXISTING POLICY
CalPERS rules (Government Code Sections 21221(h), 21224 and 7522.56) require the City Council to approve and make specific findings before the City may hire a retiree on an interim basis to fill a vacant position.
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies, Goal 7.3D also provides that the City will strive to maintain a quality work force, consistent with state and ...
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