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A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON COMMENDING MICHAEL A. EARL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, Michael A. Earl, has been a dedicated employee of the City of Vernon for over seven years and faithfully performed his duties as a public servant since being hired on October 24, 201 b; and WHEREAS, Michael meets the eligibility requirements under CaIPERS to retire from the City of Vernon effective September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, prior to his career with the City of Vernon, Michael worked for several other public agencies. Michael started his public service career with the City of EI Cajon in 1988 as a Personnel Analyst and promoted to Management/Personnel Analyst from 1991 - 1993. He then worked for the City of South Gate as Assistant to the City Manager from 1993 - 1997. Michael promoted to Personnel &Risk Management Director with the City of Hermosa Beach and served in this role from 1997 - 2009. From 2009 - 2016, he worked for the City of Santa Monica as a Human Resources Manager. Lastly, he has served as Director of Human Resources with the City of Vernon since October 24, 2016; and WHEREAS, Michael has led the Human Resources Department with thoughtfulness, enduring conviction, and an attentive eye on the functional and operational aspects of the department such as budget management, adherence to processes and procedures, and recruitment and retention activities.
Michael has remained committed to supporting employees and continuing efforts to recognize their valuable contributions to the City. Michael exemplifies tact, diplomacy and professionalism; and WHEREAS, as the Director of Human Resources, Michael achieved many notable accomplishments including: implementing recruitment processes and efficiencies and formalizing recruitment brochures; reducing the City's reliance on external labor and employment consulting services; implementing an automated employee performance evaluation system, serving as the trainer/instructor for mandated employee trainings; leading two series of three-year labor contract negotiations; and developing, refining, and implementing various personnel policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, as a Human Resources professional, Michael has been a member of several organizations in the field of personnel management including the Southern California Personnel Management Association, California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA), and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR); and WHEREAS, during his long and distinguished career in public service, Michael has earned the deepest respect of his colleagues through his leadership, sound advice, and extensive knowledge and guidance in the field of Human Resources. Mr. Earl is an exemplary employee and will truly be missed; and WHEREAS, we congratulate and express our appreciation to Michael for his commendable service to the City of Vernon and wish Michael good health upon his retirement and for continued success in life's pursuits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON, ON BEHALF OF ITS EMPLOYEES, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES HEREBY COMMEND AND THANK MICHAEL A. EARL FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY. THIS PROCLAMATION IS BEING PRESENTED TO MICHAEL A. EARL BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR JUDITH MERLO FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON THIS 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FOUR.
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JUDITH MERLO, Mayor