An agency must request VERA and receive approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before the agency may offer early retirement to its employees. Here you will find information on benefits available to City employees and their eligible dependents.Additional rules are in the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937. The provisions of Federal and State law regarding statutory leaves shall govern such leaves of City employees. These FAQs summarize important rules that govern such purchases or redeposits. Any public school district in Alameda County; Federal government service or military service for employees hired on or before August 9, 1972. Return the completed form to CCCERA.