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Council appoints Nitin Nikrani as interim building official under Gov. Code annuitant rules

5670888 · August 13, 2025
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The council unanimously appointed Nitin Nikrani as interim building official effective Aug. 14, using Government Code section 21221(h) to hire a CalPERS retired annuitant during recruitment for a permanent official; staff said Nikrani has more than 35 years of local government experience.

The Santee City Council on Aug. 13 unanimously appointed Nitin Nikrani as interim building official effective Aug. 14 and approved an employment agreement under Government Code section 21221(h), which allows jurisdictions to hire CalPERS‑retired annuitants to fill vacant positions on an interim basis during recruitment for a permanent appointment.

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