Legislation Details

File #: 23-0148    Version: 1 Name: Chief Assistant City Attorney - Temporary
Type: CC- Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/23/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/14/2023 Final action:
Title: REPORT - RESOLUTION MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE HIRING OF JEFFREY BERK, RETIRED ANNUITANT, AS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS PART-TIME ACTING CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR A PERIOD OF LIMITED DURATION (This item was continued from the January 24, 2023, Regular Meeting) BACKGROUND: Jeffrey Berk retired from his position as Chief Assistant City Attorney as of January 4, 2023. The City is currently conducting an open recruitment for his replacement. It is anticipated that the recruitment could take four to six months. There are critical issues and projects pending which will need to be addressed while the recruitment for a permanent replacement is underway. Mr. Berk has the specialized knowledge and skills to address those critical issues and projects. Existing staff resources are not otherwise sufficient to undertake that work. To ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted City operations, it is recommended that Mr. Berk return as a Temporary Employee to serve in ...
Sponsors: Human Resources, City Attorney
Indexes: Not a Project
Code sections: 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15378 - Not a Project
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution, 3. Presentation