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Council approves temporary hire of retired finance director to assist budget transition
Summary
The council approved a CalPERS‑allowed exception to hire retired finance director John Downs on a temporary, hourly basis to help finish the fiscal‑year 2025‑26 budget and transition to the new administrative services director.
The South Gate City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution allowing the temporary hire of retired finance director John Downs as a "retired annuitant" to provide short‑term, special help on fiscal matters.
The council heard that CalPERS requires local governments to seek council approval to bring a retiree back to work within 180 days of retirement. Staff said Downs retired from the City of South Pasadena on Dec. 30, 2024, which places him within that 180‑day window and…
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