December 17, 2024
Approval of the
Appointment of a Retired
Annuitant
Background
• David Benedict retired from the City of Fullerton on December 7, 2024. • Mr. Benedict is a Police Services Representative II serving as the Police Department’s rangemaster.
• Mr. Benedict’s role is not to fill the Police Services Representative II position but to assist in preventing the stoppage of business until the position can be filled.
• Mr. Benedict will provide the department with the necessary training and facilitate the transition to succeed in the position.
CalPERS exception to the 180-day
waiting period
• Government Section 21220 through 21230 will allow a CalPERS retired annuitant to work without reinstatement upon a finding that the retired annuitant has specialized skills to perform work in a limited duration and work no more than 960 hours a fiscal year.
• Government Section 7522.56 provides that a retired annuitant is eligible for post-retirement employment 180 days following his or her retirement date.
• An exception to the 180-day waiting period may be made if the governing body adopts a resolution certifying the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position.
Fiscal Impact and Recommendation
• Sufficient funds are available in the Police Department FY 2024-2025 budget.
• Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXXX – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE
EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAITING PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT CODES 7522.56 AND 22124.