FROM: Christina Cintron, Chief of Member Services
SUBJECT: Returning Retiree Certification: Michael Siedle
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the request to extend the employment of Michael Siedle from June 13, 2026, through June 13, 2027, in accordance with SBCERA Benefits Policy No. 032, Retirees Returning to Work.
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BACKGROUND:
The California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) establishes limitations for retirees returning to work in the same retirement system from which they receive a pension. Under SBCERA Benefits Policy No. 032, extensions beyond 18 consecutive months of re-employment must be approved by the Board of Retirement and are permitted only under conditions of Extreme Necessity and for a Limited Duration.
Michael Siedle retired from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on September 10, 2022, after more than 20 years of service. At the time of retirement, he held the position of Deputy Sheriff.
Mr. Siedle was subsequently re-employed under an initial Returning Retiree Certification from November 30, 2024, through May 2, 2026, in a Safety Extra Help classification performing duties as a Sheriff's Service Specialist. San Bernardino County Human Resources confirmed that Mr. Siedle stopped working on May 2, 2026, in accordance with his initial certification.
The present request represents the first extension beyond the initial 18-month certification period.
CURRENT REQUEST:
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department requests an extension of Mr. Siedle's Returning Retiree employment from June 13, 2026, through June 13, 2027, continuing in a Safety Extra Help classification performing duties as a Sheriff's Service Specialist.
The retiree will continue supporting firearms review, processing, and disposition within the Scientific Investigations Division (SID) Property Unit. This includes verifying firearm identifiers, confirming legal eligibility for destruction, maintaining chain of custody, documenting ...
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