EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR
INTERIM CITY CLERK
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between the CITY OF STOCKTON (“City”) a California municipal corporation and Charter city, and Bonnie Paige (“Paige”), an individual, (collectively, the “Parties”) on the following terms and conditions:
RECITALS
City desires to employ the services of Paige to temporarily carry out the duties and responsibilities of Interim City Clerk in consideration of and subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement.
City’s City Clerk position will be vacant effective September 27, 2026.
City has commenced an open recruitment to permanently fill the upcoming City Clerk vacancy.
City desires to accept employment of an Interim City Clerk in consideration of and subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits set forth in this Agreement.
Paige represents that she is a retired annuitant and person receiving a benefit from the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") within the meaning of Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21221(h). Paige acknowledges that she is restricted to working no more than a combined 960 hours for City, a state agency, or other CalPERS contracting agencies (collectively "CalPERS Agencies") during City's 2026-2027 fiscal year, or for any additional or subsequent fiscal year, and that her compensation is statutorily limited as provided in Government Code section 21221(h). Paige represents that she has not received any unemployment compensation from any CalPERS Agencies during the 12-month period preceding the effective date of this Agreement. Paige further represents her CalPERS retirement date became effective prior to the 180-day period preceding the effective date of this Agreement; that she has not received a retirement incentive upon retirement within the meaning of Government Code section 7522.56(g), and that she has attained normal retirement age within the meaning of Government Code section 21220.5; and City has determined that it is necessary to hire Paige, a retired annuitant, because the position of Interim City Clerk requires special skills and training, and Paige, by virtue of her significant experience and training as a City Clerk, has those special skills and training.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
In consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
Position and Duties.
Position. Paige accepts employment with City as its Interim City Clerk and shall perform all functions, duties and services set forth in the attached City Clerk Classification description ("Exhibit A"). Without additional compensation, Paige shall also provide such other services as are customary and appropriate to the position of City Clerk. Paige shall devote her best efforts and attention to the performance of these duties. Paige shall provide service at the direction and under the supervision of the City Council.
Term. This Agreement shall be effective as approved by the City Council on September 15, 2026. Paige shall commence the performance of her duties as the Interim City Clerk on September 16, 2026 ("Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall expire as of the first of the following to occur: (i) July 1, 2027; (ii) upon the employment commencement date of a new permanent City Clerk employed by City; (iii) upon Paige working her 960th hour for City including hours worked for other CalPERS Agencies during CITY's 2026-2027 fiscal year; or (iv) upon termination of the Agreement by either Paige or City as provided in Section 4 [Termination] of this Agreement.
At-Will. Paige acknowledges that she is an at-will, temporary employee of City who shall serve at the pleasure of the City at all times during the period of her service under this Agreement and that her employment may be terminated at any time and for any or no reason with or without cause as provided for in Section 4 [TERMINATION] of this Agreement or by operation of California or federal law.
Hours of Work. Paige shall devote the time necessary to adequately perform her duties as Interim City Clerk including, without limitation, attendance at regular and special City Council meetings.
Compensation.
Rate of Pay. For all services performed by Paige as the Interim City Clerk under this Agreement, City shall pay Paige compensation at the rate of ninety-three dollars and eleven cents ($93.11) per hour, to be paid according to the payroll schedule in place for City employees and subject to the limitations provided below.
Compliance with CalPERS Requirements. It is the intent of the parties to compensate Paige only to the extent permitted under Government Code sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(d) and corresponding CalPERS regulations and policy statements. The parties acknowledge and agree that the rate of pay set forth above does not exceed the salary limitations established by CalPERS based on the salary as set forth in the City's publicly available salary schedule.
Recording and Reporting of Hours Worked. The parties will comply with all applicable CalPERS regulations governing employment after retirement including recording and reporting of all hours worked to CalPERS as may be required. Additionally, Paige shall keep City continually apprised of any hours worked by Paige for other CalPERS Agencies during the term of this Agreement.
Benefits.
No Benefits. Pursuant to Government Code section 21221(h) and related CalPERS regulations and policy statements, Paige shall not receive from City any benefits City commonly provides to its employees including, without limitation, health, dental, or vision insurance coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and similar benefits.
Vacation and Leave.
No Paid Leave. In accordance with Government Code section 21221(h) and related CalPERS regulations and policy statements, Paige shall not be provided or accrue any personal time off, vacation, sick leave, administrative leave, paid holidays or similar paid leave benefits.
Termination.
By City. This Agreement may be terminated by City for any reason fourteen (14) days after notice in writing to Paige of such termination. City's only obligation in the event of such termination will be payment to Paige of all compensation then due and owing as set forth in Section 2.1 [Rate of Pay] up to and including the effective date of termination. However, this Agreement may be terminated immediately if necessitated by changes to CalPERS statutory or regulatory requirements.
By Paige. This Agreement may be terminated by Paige for any reason fourteen (14) days after notice in writing to City of such termination. City shall have the option, in its complete discretion, to make Paige's termination effective at any time prior to the termination date given by Paige, provided City pays Paige all compensation as set forth in Section 2.1 [Rate of Pay] then due and owing through the last day actually worked. It is understood and agreed that any notice of termination should be given as soon as practicable and in the best interest of City.
No Notice for Expiration. Nothing in this Section 4 [Termination] shall be construed to require either party to give advance written notice in order for the Agreement to expire as set forth in Section 1.2 [Term].
Termination Obligations. Paige agrees that all property, including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible Proprietary Information (as defined below), documents, records, notes, contracts, and computer-generated materials furnished to or prepared by her incident to her employment belongs to City and shall be returned promptly to City upon termination of Paige's employment. Paige’s obligations under this subsection shall survive the termination of her employment and the expiration of this Agreement.
No Benefits Upon Termination. Paige agrees that he shall be entitled to no benefits upon termination Conflict Of Interest.
Paige represents and warrants to City that she presently has no interest, and represents that she will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or interfere in any way with performance of his services under this Agreement.
General Provisions.
Recitals. The recitals, inclusive of all facts and representations, are incorporated into this Agreement as if set forth in the Operative Provisions.
Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery by hand or email or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, and addressed to City at the address below, and/or at the last known address maintained in Paige's personnel file. Paige agrees to notify City in writing of any change in her address during her employment with City. Notice of change of address shall be effective only when accomplished in accordance with this Section.
CITY's Notice Address:
City of Stockton
501 W. Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95203
Attn: Mayor’s Office
INTERIM CITY CLERK'S Notice Address:
Bonnie Paige
[Deliver to last updated address in personnel file]
Acknowledgment. Paige acknowledges that she has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel in regard to this Agreement, that she has read and understands this Agreement, that she is fully aware of its legal effect, and that she has entered into it freely and voluntarily and based on her own judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by its City Manager and Paige has signed and executed this Agreement, as of the date first indicated above.
CITY: INDIVIDUAL:
JOHNNY FORD BONNIE PAIGE
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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DONALD LARKIN
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
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