TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
SUBJECT: Agreement with Linda Nemeroff as an Independent Contractor
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider adopting a resolution No. 26-015 that (1) authorizes the General Manager to execute a contract with Linda Nemeroff as an independent contractor to provide consulting services to the Board of Directors, Board Officers, and the Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary's office on a limited duration, and (2) certifies to the AC Transit Employees' Retirement Plan and consistent with Government Code section 7522.56, that Ms. Nemeroff, who retired from the District on April 1, 2026, has skills needed to perform work of a limited duration, the nature of her consulting services, and the retention of Ms. Nemeroff is necessary to fill a critical need for consulting services before 180 days have passed from her retirement date.
Staff Contact:
Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
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Providing access to Ms. Nemeroff's expertise and institutional knowledge for a limited duration will ensure a smooth transition in the District Secretary's office, provide onboarding and mentoring for the incoming District Secretary/Board Administrative Officer, and onboarding for Executive Coordinator and Executive Administrative Assistant new hires.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated budget for this contract is up to $10,000. Ms. Nemeroff's proposed billing rate is $225 per hour. There is currently a cost savings of $19,118 per month for the months of April 2026 through June 2026 ($57,355) due to Ms. Nemeroff's retirement, after accounting for the increase in salary of the Interim District Secretary.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
After more than twenty (20) years as an employee of AC Transit, eighteen (18) of which were served as Board Admin...
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