City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: March 19, 2024
From: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources Subject
Appointment of Deborah A. Harrington as Interim City Clerk Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 appointing Deborah A. Harrington to serve as Interim City Clerk of the City of Vernon and approving and authorizing the execution of a related at-will employment agreement.
Background
Due to the current unavailability of the City Clerk, and in light of pressing matters related to the City Clerk Department, it is recommended that the City appoint an individual on a limited duration temporary basis to perform special project work and provide extra help in support of the City Clerk Department functions.
Under Government Code sections 7522.56, 21224,21227, and 21229, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) allows contracting agencies to appoint CalPERS retired individuals to fill extra help positions, subject to certain restrictions.
With more than forty years of experience working in the public sector municipal clerk field, and certification as a Master Municipal Clerk, Deborah Harrington possesses the desired breadth of experience and specialized skills needed to perform the work. Ms. Harrington has previously assisted with special projects and held interim assignments with other public agencies including, but not limited to, the San Diego Airport Authority and the cities of Murrieta, Ventura, Grand Terrace, and Canyon Lake. Ms. Harrington also previously served as Interim City Clerk for the City of Vernon. Ms. Harrington attended the University of San Francisco and is certified as a Master Municipal Clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
Ms. Harrington will be appointed into a retired annuitant position as Interim City Clerk and will be compensated at an hourly rate of approximately $108.08 per hour consistent with the City of Vernon’s publicly available salary schedule.
The temporary at-will employment agreement between the City of Vernon and Ms. Harrington has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. It is attached as Exhibit A of the resolution.
At the regular City Council meeting of March 19, 2024, prior to taking final action to approve the attached resolution, the City Council will receive an oral report summarizing the recommended appointment and compensation, in accordance with Government Code Section54953(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact is estimated at $54,040. Sufficient funds are available in the General Fund, City Clerk Department, Salaries Account No. 011-010-125-501010 for the current fiscal year. If needed, additional funds will be budgeted in the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.
Attachments
1. Resolution 2024-03