Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Marc Meulman, Director, Public Health Policy and Planning
Subject: Resolution Certifying the Critical Need for Retiree Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution approving the continued employment of County Health Officer, Dr. Scott Morrow, in an Extra Help position, to continue to act as County Health Officer subsequent to retirement and certifying, pursuant to Government Code ?7522.56, that the nature of employment and appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before the post-retirement 180-day separation period expires.
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BACKGROUND:
The California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 340, includes provisions codified at Government Code ?7522.56 which generally require a 180-day separation (sit-out) period following the date of retirement for non-safety retirees who are re-employed by a public agency within the same retirement system. However, this 180-day sit out period may be waived if an employer certifies that, given the nature of the employment, the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before the 180 day sit out period has passed.
For the exception to apply, legislation requires that this Board, as the employer's governing body, approve the appointment by resolution at a noticed meeting and on the regular agenda.
DISCUSSION:
Each county in California is mandated to preserve and protect the public health. The County Health Officer serves a key role in discharging this duty. The Health Officer role is unique and challenging, and possesses numerous distinct duties and broad authorities, defined in California law, to take action to prevent disease and protect the community's health status. The Health Officer is central to providing public health leadership, developing public hea...
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