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Auburn staff outline optional PERS participation for councilmembers and fiscal implications
Summary
City HR staff explained an ordinance that would affirm council members’ eligibility to voluntarily enroll in the state Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Staff said Auburn stipends exceed the PERS earnings threshold, described retroactive purchase options, and estimated one-time employer exposure and ongoing annual costs if members elect enrollment.
Candace Martinson, Auburn’s director of human resources and risk management, briefed council on an ordinance to affirm optional PERS membership for council members and the deputy mayor and to authorize the city to pay required employer contributions for any elected official who enrolls.
Martinson summarized how PERS works for elected officials: membership is voluntary, vesting and service-credit rules differ from salaried employees,…
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