US embassy cable - 04THEHAGUE804

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. 
 
SOBEL