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Merit System

Click here for the City of Ripon Merit System (PDF) Rules and Regulations. (updated July 2018)

If you would like your own copy of the Rules and Regulations, email Jane Kilgore to order it on disc or a paper copy.

You can also call Jane at extension 3215, or 209-599-0215.

Overview of the Employee Benefits Plan

Plan Administrator

Claims and questions concerning your benefits should be directed to the company in question, or the Benefit Specialist, or email the City of Ripon Personnel Department.

Benefit Booklet (PDF)

Relation Insurance
Alan Jeppson, Benefit Specialist
4317 North Star Way Number A
Modesto, CA 95356

Phone: 209-529-4530, ext. 32958
Relation Insurance Group website
Email Alan Jeppson

Council actions for all City employees

2025

October 30, 2025 (Item 1A) Resolution Number 25-30 (PDF). This resolution approves a temporary Public Works Foreman position and authorizes Part-Time Maintenance Workers additional hours when Foreman is on an extended Leave of Absence.
October 14, 2025 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 25-30 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeants' Association.
Side Letter Ripon Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024 - 2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
October 14, 2025 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 25-31 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding 2024 -2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
October 14, 2025 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 25-32 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024-2027 for all employees of the City working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024 - 2027 for all employees of the City working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
October 14, 2025 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 25-33 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 08, 2025 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 25-22 (PDF). This resolution adopts the employee compensation plan for 2025-2026 for all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.

2024

October 8, 2024 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 24-37 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
Side Letter Ripon Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024 - 2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding 2024 -2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2024 - 2027 for all employees of the City working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 19, 2024 (Item 2.A) Resolution Number 24-27 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2024-2027 for Police Officer's Association.
July 19, 2024 (Item 2.B) Resolution Number 24-28 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2024-2027 for the Police Sergeant's Association.
July 19, 2024 (Item 2.C) Resolution Number 24-29 (PDF). This resolution amends the City of Ripon Employee Compensation Plan for certain Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 09, 2024 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 24-22 (PDF). This resolution adopts the employee compensation plan for 2024-2025 for all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 09, 2024 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 24-21 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU for 2024-2027 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
February 13, 2024 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 24-7 (PDF). This resolution allows surviving dependents of an employee, retiree, or current/past Council Member to continue medical, dental, and/or vision coverage under the City plans at the cost of the surviving dependent.
January 9, 2024 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 24-4 (PDF). This resolution amends the City of Ripon's Part-Time Employee Paid Sick Leave Policy to comply with State laws effective January 1, 2024.

2023

November 14, 2023 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 23-46 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
November 14, 2023 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 23-47 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021 - 2024 for all employees of the City working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
November 14, 2023 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 23-48 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding 2021 -2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
November 14, 2023 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 23-49 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021 - 2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
September 12, 2023 (Item 1.3A) Resolution No. 23-42. This resolution approves Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
July 11, 2023 (Item 1.3B) Resolution No. 23-33. This resolution adopts the compensation plan for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
January 10, 2023 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 23-03 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
January 10, 2023 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 23-04 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
January 10, 2023 (Item 1.3E) Resolution Number 23-05 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
January 10, 2023 (Item 1.3F) Resolution Number 23-06 (PDF). This resolution amends the compensation plan for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.

2022

October 11, 2022 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 22-40 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
October 11, 2022 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 22-41 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding 2021 -2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
October 11, 2022 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 22-42 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021 - 2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
October 11, 2022 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 22-43 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding for 2021 - 2024 for all employees of the City working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 12, 2022 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 22-26 (PDF) This resolution adopts the compensation plan for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
June 14, 2022 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 22-17 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
June 14, 2022 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 22-18 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Sergeant's Association.
June 14, 2022 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 22-19 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
June 14, 2022 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 22-20 (PDF). This resolution amends the compensation plan for fiscal year 2021-2022 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.

2021

December 14, 2021 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 21-60 (PDF). this resolution approves the change from MES Vision Insurance to VSP-Sunlife Vision Insurance for calendar year 2022.
November 9, 2021 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 21-52 (PDF). This resolution creates a Lead Dispatcher Position.
October 12, 2021 (Item 2.A) Resolution Number 21-51 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
Side letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 13, 2021 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 21-25 (PDF). This resolution adopts the compensation plan for fiscal year 2021-2022 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 13, 2021 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 21-26 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2021-2024 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 13, 2021 (Item 1.3E) Resolution Number 21-27 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2021-2024 for the Police Sergeant's Association.
July 13, 2021 (Item 1.3F) Resolution Number 21-28 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2021-2024 for Police Officer's Association.
March 9, 2021 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 21-12 (PDF). This resolution adopts the employee compensation plan for 2020-2021 for all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
March 9, 2021 (Item 1.3C) Resolution 21-13 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the MOU for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
March 25, 2021 (Item 1.A) Resolution Number 21-14 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the MOU for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
March 25, 2021 (Item 1.B) Resolution Number 21-15 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the MOU for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.

2020

November 10, 2020 (Item 2.B) Resolution Number 20-54 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 14, 2020 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 20-36 (PDF). This resolution adopts the employee compensation plan for 2020-2021 for all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 14, 2020 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 20-37 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
July 14, 2020 (Item 1.3E) Resolution Number 20-38 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
July 14, 2020 (Item 1.3F) Resolution Number 20-39 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
February 11, 2020 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 20-4 (PDF). This resolution amends the compensation plan for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.

2019

Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
October 8, 2019 (Item 2A) Resolution Number 19-28 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
June 9, 2019 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 19-13 (PDF). This resolution adopts the compensation plan for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.

2018

March 13, 2018 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 18-19 (PDF). This resolution creates a Communication Supervisor Position.
Side Letter Ripon Police Officer's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Side Letter Ripon Police Sergeant's Association (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
Side Letter Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
October 9, 2018 (Item 2C) Resolution Number 18-82 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 10, 2018 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 18-56 (PDF). This resolution adopts the compensation plan for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 10, 2018 (Item 1.3B) Resolution Number 18-57 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for Police Officer's Association.
July 10, 2018 (Item 1.3C) Resolution Number 18-58 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for the Police Sergeant's Association.
July 10, 2018 (Item 1.3D) Resolution Number 18-59 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 10, 2018 (Item 1.3F) Resolution Number 18-61 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendments to the Merit System Rules and Regulations. Section 611.1.

2017

Ripon Police Officers Side Letter to MOU (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
Ripon Sergeants Side Letter to MOU (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
PW and PW Foreman Side Letter to MOU (PDF) to the Memorandum of Understanding July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
October 10, 2017 (Item 2B) Resolution Number 17-66 (PDF). This resolution adopts the Health and Welfare Benefits to be provided to all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 11, 2017 (Item 1.3A) Resolution Number 17-36 (PDF). This resolution adopts employee compensation for 2017-2018 for all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.

2016

October 11, 2016 (Item 5B) Resolution Number 16-67 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.
October 11, 2016 (Item 5C) Resolution Number 16-68 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
October 11, 2016 (Item 5D) Resolution Number 16-69 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
October 11, 2016 (Item 5A) Resolution Number 16-66 (PDF). This resolution adopts employee benefit increases for 2016 for all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 12, 2016 (Item 4D) Resolution Number 16-54 (PDF). This resolution adopts employee compensation for 2016-2017 for all Administrative staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
July 12, 2016 (Item 4C) Resolution Number 16-53 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
July 12, 2016 (Item 4B) Resolution Number 16-52 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Sergeant's Association.
July 12, 2016 (Item 4A) Resolution Number 16-51 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 for all employees of the City of Ripon Police Officer's Association.

2015

November 10, 2015 (Item 5A) Resolution Number 15-68 (PDF). This resolution adopts employee benefits increases for 2016 for all Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.
November 10, 2015 (Item 5B) Resolution Number 15-69 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the MOU 2014-2016 for Police Officer's Association.
November 10, 2015 (Item 5C) Resolution Number 15-70 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the MOU 2014-2016 for Police Sergeant's Association.
November 10, 2015 (Item 5D) Resolution Number 15-71 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 2 to the MOU 2014-2016 for the Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.

2014

October 7, 2014 (Item 3B) Resolution Number 14-58 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU 2014-2016 for Police Officer's Association.
October 7, 2014 (Item 3C) Resolution Number 14-59 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU 2014-2016 for the Police Sergeant's Association.
October 7, 2014 (Item 3D) Resolution Number 14-60 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendment Number 1 to the MOU 2014-2016 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
June 17, 2014 (Item 3A) Resolution Number 14-33 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 for Police Officer's Association.
June 17, 2014 (Item 3B) Resolution Number 14-34 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 for the Police Sergeant's Association.
June 17, 2014 (Item 3C) Resolution Number 14-35 (PDF). This resolution approves the MOU 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 for all employees of the City of Ripon working in the classification of Public Works Maintenance and Public Works Foreman.
June 17, 2014 (Item 3D) Resolution 14-36 (PDF). This resolution approves Amendments to the Merit System Rules and Regulations. Section 706.
July 1, 2014 (Item 3A) Resolution 14-39 (PDF). This resolution adopts the compensation plan for fiscal year 2014-2015 for the Administrative Staff and Non-Represented Police Department Employees.