REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT

UNCLAS THE HAGUE 000804

SIPDIS

FOR HR/OE - WENDY HOLLOWAY-BROWN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: APER
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT
AGE RULE FOR FOREIGN NATIONAL EMPLOYEE, JOHAN E. RAZOUX-
SCHULTZ.


1. Summary. Post requests advice and approval from HR/OE
for an exception to the mandatory retirement age provision,
so as to allow a foreign national employee to continue work
past his 65th birthday, for another 12 months. Post
mandatory retirement age is 65. End Summary.


2. Background on subject employee:

Mr. Razoux-Schultz, Economic Specialist, will reach age 65
on September 15, 2004. He is covered under the Civil Service
Retirement system and will complete 30 years of service on
August 26.


3. Justification: Needs of Service.

Through his many years at the Embassy, Mr. Razoux-Schultz
has turned in exemplary performance, displayed superior
commitment, and exhibited extraordinary interpersonal
skills. He knows all the key economic players and the
background on all key economic issues.

Host country will take over EU presidency from July 1 until
December 31, 2004. It is very important that Mr. Razoux-
Schultz remains in this job in the midst of the dramatically
increased workload that will fall on the section. Hiring a
new Economic Specialist in this important period would place
an unacceptable burden on the Econ section and degrade the
Mission's ability to effectively perform its duties. We
would also want
Mr. Razoux-Schultz to remain in place after conclusion of
the presidency in order to train a successor.


4. Post does not desire to change the mandatory retirement
provision. We would like to apply this option only on a
case-by-case basis in the interest of the mission.


5. This extension is requested because employee is in CSR
and would like to continue contributing during this period
of employment. Continuation of CSR contribution will also
require no break in service.


6. Post would very much appreciate feedback and guidance
from HR/OE regarding this proposal. Please advise.

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