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What Is Being Proposed?
The Personnel and Hiring Committee is recommending that the Los Angeles City Council approve and confirm Todd A. Bouey as the permanent General Manager of the Los Angeles Employees' Retirement System (LACERS). This appointment requires confirmation by both the Mayor and City Council under the City Charter.
Background and Process
On August 26, 2025, the LACERS Board of Administration appointed Bouey to this position, subject to Mayor and Council approval. The Mayor subsequently approved the appointment on September 23, 2025. The Personnel and Hiring Committee reviewed the appointment on October 24, 2025, held a public comment period, and voted to recommend approval. The matter now goes to the full City Council for final action.
Committee Vote and Details
The committee voted 2-1 on the recommendation, with Councilmembers McOsker and Rodriguez voting yes, and Soto-Martinez absent. Notably, neither the LACERS Board, the Mayor, the City Administrative Officer, nor the Chief Legislative Analyst submitted fiscal or community impact statements for this appointment.
Who This Affects
This appointment affects Los Angeles city employees who are LACERS members, as the General Manager oversees the retirement system that manages their pension benefits and retirement funds. The appointment is not yet official and requires City Council action to become final.
What is Being Proposed
Mayor Karen Bass is approving the confirmation of Todd Bouey as General Manager of the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS). This approval is being sent to the City Council for their formal confirmation, which is required by the City Charter before Mr. Bouey can be fully confirmed and sworn in.
Background and Process
On August 26, 2025, the Board of Administration of LACERS appointed Todd Bouey to the General Manager position. However, City Charter Section 1108(b) requires that this appointment be confirmed by both the Mayor and the City Council. Mayor Bass's letter documents her mayoral approval of this appointment and paves the way for the City Council to vote on the final confirmation.
Key Details
Council File: 25-1014 Date of Board Appointment: August 26, 2025 Mayor's Approval Date: September 23, 2025 Next Step: City Council confirmation vote required Charter Authority: City Charter Section 1108(b)
Impact
This action affects all Los Angeles City employees who are members of LACERS, as the General Manager oversees the retirement system that manages their pension benefits. Once the City Council votes to confirm Mr. Bouey, he will be able to assume his duties managing this critical employee benefit system.
What is Being Proposed?
The Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS) Board is requesting that Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council confirm Todd A. Bouey as the permanent General Manager of LACERS. Bouey has been serving as interim General Manager since April 6, 2025. Additionally, the Board is requesting that the General Manager's salary be raised from the M-9 to the M-11 salary range to align with compensation for similarly situated departments.
Why?
The LACERS Board conducted a thorough recruitment process to identify a qualified candidate for this leadership position. The Board determined that Bouey possesses outstanding qualifications and experience required for the role. Per Los Angeles City Charter Section 1108(b), the Board must present its selection to the Mayor and City Council for confirmation before the appointment becomes official.
Key Details
Candidate: Todd A. Bouey, who began serving as interim General Manager on April 6, 2025 Action Required: Confirmation by the Mayor and City Council Salary Request: Raise from M-9 to M-11 salary range Board Vote: The LACERS Board unanimously approved the appointment on August 26, 2025 (6 votes in favor, 0 opposed) Contact: Kevin Hirose, Senior Personnel Analyst II at (213) 675-1026
Impact
This appointment affects LACERS' governance and operations. Los Angeles City employees who are LACERS members will have continuity in leadership with Bouey's confirmation. The salary increase request reflects an effort to maintain competitive compensation for the General Manager position compared to similar city departments, which may have budget implications for the retirement system.