The Court directed Human Resources and Talent and the Boards and Commissions department to launch a retiree advisory council as soon as possible, and required an update on the council and on implementation of 'option three' at the October 6th Court meeting.

What it means for you

County retirees will gain a formal forum to provide feedback on benefit decisions, such as the Aetna SilverScript prescription drug plan, with a progress report due October 6th.

Outcome

Two separate motions were made and votes were taken on Item 9. A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to direct Human Resources and Talent and Boards and Commissions department OCA, to launch a retiree advisory council as soon as possible to serve as a structured forum for retiree feedback and recommendations, HRT shall provide an update on these efforts and specifically both the Council, and the implementation of option three at the October 6th Court. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

4–1, per the official record.