Politics & Government

City Council Approves Retirement Agreement Procedure

New London councilors vote unanimously to approve ordinance setting guidelines for approving retirement agreements with municipal employees

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday to establish a procedure to follow for municipal employee retirements.

The matter was first sent to the Administration Committee, but councilors there agreed last week to return it to the full council. Councilors on the committee said they thought the ordinance provides more checks and balances between the council and mayor’s administration and clarifies language regarding retirements in the City Charter.

Under the ordinance, a retirement agreement should not include any additional funds or benefits beyond the requirements established in a collective bargaining agreement or unaffiliated employment agreement unless the council approves the funds for the extra payment. The ordinance also stipulates that all retirement agreements must be reviewed and signed by the law director. Both conditions must be met before the mayor or retiring employee can sign the agreement.

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