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Council appoints Annette Munoz interim finance director under CalPERS rules
Summary
The council approved a resolution appointing Annette Munoz as interim finance director under Government Code 21221(h) while recruitment for a permanent director continues; one council member recorded an abstention.
The Guadalupe City Council voted Oct. 28 to appoint Annette Munoz as interim finance director under Government Code 21221(h), allowing a CalPERS retired annuitant to serve temporarily during the recruitment for a permanent finance director.
Staff advised that the appointment is limited and that appointees under 21221(h) must not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year, must not be reinstated into CalPERS, and must receive compensation within the established salary range. The staff report noted the city is actively recruiting a permanent finance director and that Munoz had been working under a related interim arrangement.
Council discussed the vacancy and asked for clarity about the circumstances that led to the opening; staff said the prior appointment's leave of absence concluded and the position is now vacant. A council member expressed that the finance director position is critical and urged a careful recruitment. The council adopted Resolution 2025-64 to appoint Munoz; the roll call recorded one abstention. Roll call: Council Member Costa Junior absent; Council Member Fernandez, abstain; Council Member Villegas, yes; Council Member Hernandez, yes; Mayor Julian, yes.
Staff said Munoz's appointment will comply with the 21221(h) limits (temporary, under 960 hours per fiscal year) and that the city will continue recruitment for a permanent finance director.
