HomeMy WebLinkAbout22827 RESOLUTION NO. 22827
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
SYSTEM BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVE AN
EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 21221(h) FOR RETIREE MARTHA EDGMON.
WHEREAS, Martha Edgmon retired from the City of Palm Springs in the position
of Executive Assistant Mayor/Council, effective June 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs appointed Martha Edgmon to the position
of Temporary Executive Assistant Mayor/Council, a position deemed to be of limited
duration and requiring specialized skills, effective June 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Martha Edgmon is expected to reach her maximum of 960 hours this
fiscal year on or about January 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, due to a major deficit in the City's 2010-11 annual budget, and the
resulting staffing reductions, Martha Edgmon agreed to temporarily step in and provide
a wide variety of highly complex administrative support services to the Mayor and City
Council pending a final decision on staffing;
WHEREAS, Martha Edgmon has specialized administrative skills which include
independently coordinating a variety of tasks from City-wide departmental sources
within demanding time frames; by the high visibility of the Mayor and City Council
Office, and by the need to independently analyze situations and develop responses on
behalf of the Mayor and City Council. Responsibilities include regular contact with
governmental officials, the City Council, representatives of business or community
organizations, the public, and all levels of City personnel. This position is responsible for
ongoing administrative assignments including, but not limited to, reviewing pertinent
materials for the City Council, independently researching and compiling information on
issues as needed for Council consideration; maintaining Council assignments and
priorities; coordinating departmental staff responses; acting as primary liaison for
internal and external inquiries, resolving a majority of issues; and processing highly
confidential and sensitive information frequently requiring the application of discretion
and tact; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the CalPERS Board of Administration be requested to approve an
extension for the temporary employment of Martha Edgmon for 350 additional hours
through June 30, 2011.
Resolution No. 22827
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ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2010
David H. Re anager
ATTEST:
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,,Omes Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 22827 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on this 3rd day of November,
2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Foat, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember Weigel,
Mayor Pro Tern Hutcheson, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
;James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California