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Council appoints James Lindsey as interim city manager; 960‑hour cap set under PERS rules
Summary
The council approved an employment agreement appointing James Lindsey as interim city manager with an hourly rate matching the prior city manager ($108.94), no benefits (PERS retired annuitant rules), and a 960‑hour limit for the fiscal year.
The Auburn City Council approved a resolution appointing James Lindsey as interim city manager and authorized an employment agreement that reflects CalPERS retired-annuitant rules.
City attorney summarized the agreement: Lindsey is a retired annuitant under CalPERS, the proposed hourly rate is $108.94 (equivalent to the prior city manager salary on an hourly basis), no benefits are included per PERS rules, and the contract limits work to a maximum of 960 hours in the fiscal year. "As required by PERS rules, Mr. Lindsay is a retired annuitant with CalPERS," the city attorney said, listing the compensation terms.
Council members had no additional questions. A motion to approve the employment agreement was made and seconded; the council approved the resolution by roll call.
Lindsey briefly thanked the council and noted he looks forward to serving during the transition. The appointment is intended to provide interim leadership while the city proceeds with an executive search for a permanent manager.
