1991-127-Appointing Town Attorney Katherine AndertonRESOLUTION 1991 -127
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPOINTING
TOWN ATTORNEY KATHERINE ANDERTON
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Katherine Anderton is appointed Town Attorney effective June 1, 1991, to serve
upon the terms and conditions of employment contained in the contract attached hereto and
incorporated by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 3rd day of June, 1991 by the following vote.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton
Eric D. Carlson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor Brent N. Ventura
ABSTAIN: None
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VICE -MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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TOWN ATTORNEY AGREEMENT _
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 1 t day of June, 1991, by and between
the TOWN OF LOS GATOS, ( "Town "), and Katherine Anderton, ( "Anderton ").
RECITALS
A. Town desires to employ Anderton as Town Attorney to fulfill the duties set
forth in Section 2 -6 of the Town Code of Los Gatos.
B. Anderton desires to render legal services to the Town as its Town Attorney.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the foregoing recitals, and of their respective promises herein,
the Town and Anderton agree as follows:
1. Appointment. Town appoints Anderton and Anderton agrees to serve as
Town Attorney.
2. Term. This Agreement shall commence June 1, 1991 and extend indefinitely
until terminated as provided hereinafter.
2. Compensation. Anderton shall receive the following compensation:
a. Salary. Annual base salary shall be $82,500. The Town Council shall
review the base salary six months after execution of this Agreement and at least
annually thereafter.
b. Performance Bonus. The Town Council shall evaluate Anderton's
performance annually and pay Anderton a performance bonus which shall vary in
amount depending on the quality of services received during the previous year.
C. Retirement. Town shall pay both the employer and the employee
share of Anderton's contribution to the Public Employees' Retirement System,
(PERS).
d. Benefits. Town shall provide Group I benefits to be selected by
Anderton from the Town's Management Cafeteria Benefit Options Plan.
e. Job Related Expenses. Within budget limitations the Town shall
reimburse Anderton for costs of professional education and membership and
attendance at meetings of professional groups such as the State Bar of California,
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the Santa Clara County Bar Association, California Women Lawyers, The League
of California Cities (Attorney's Department), and the Bay Area City Attorney
Association, and other local civic or service organizations.
f. Vacation. Anderton shall receive three weeks of vacation.
g. Sick Leave. Anderton shall be credited with twelve (12) days of sick
leave at the commencement of this Agreement. These days may never be cashed
out. Sick leave shall continue to accrue on the same terms and at the same rate as
for other Town management employees.
h. Miscellaneous. Any benefits and conditions not specifically mentioned
in this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with the conditions and standards
applicable to all Town employees in accordance with the Town Management and
Compensation Plan.
4. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated in the following manner:
(a) by Anderton giving Town thirty (30) days written notice;
(b) by majority vote of the Town Council; or
(c) at any time by any other method agreed upon by both parties in
writing.
In the event of termination by majority vote of the Town Council for reasons other
than cause, Anderton shall be paid six (6) months compensation including PERS
contribution and benefits, and shall receive compensation for accrued vacation and sick
leave.
5. General Provision
a. Amendment. The Town Council may from time to time amend this
Agreement or fix other terms and conditions of Anderton's employment, either by
written addendum attached hereto or by resolution, provided that such amendments
are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, the Town Code, or any
other law.
b. Application of General Rules. As to any matter not expressly covered
in this Agreement, Anderton shall be subject to the same rules and policies as any
other management employee of the Town.
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C. Integration. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the
parties, except for amendments as provided herein.
d. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding on Anderton's heirs and
successors.
e. Notices. Notices shall be given by first class mail addressed as follows:
Town Anderton
Mayor, Town of Los Gatos
Civic Center
P.O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
Katherine Anderton
1475 Redwood Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95080
Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or as of the date of deposit
in first class mail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date
written above.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Brent Ventura, May 6r
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ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
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