PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Acting Mayor of Bandung, A. Koswara expressed his gratitude to the Civil Servants (PNS) for their dedication to their duties while at the Bandung City Government.

Koswara made the remarks during the retirement ceremony for civil servants of the Bandung City Government at the El Hotel (11/13/2024).

"The highest appreciation to the civil servants who have contributed to the Bandung City Government. The civil servants have innovated and contributed their energy so far," he said.

He hopes that after completing their duties, these retirees will continue to be role models for other civil servants and their residential environment.

"There are lessons and benefits, we hope this can be transmitted to all employees in the Bandung City Government," he said.

Meanwhile, Acting Regional Secretary of Bandung City, Dharmawan said, the release of retired civil servants of Bandung City Government was carried out as a form of appreciation and respect and during their service they have made many contributions to the progress of Bandung City.

"The release of retired civil servants this year has been carried out 3 times. Today is the 3rd implementation for civil servant retirement starting from the date (TMT) of February 2024 to January 2025," he said.

Meanwhile, the first implementation on March 5, 2024 was to release 268 civil servants who reached the retirement age limit of February 1 to May 1, 2024.

Then the second implementation, releasing civil servants who reach the retirement age limit on June 1 to September 1, 2024, as many as 298 people.

"Today, we will release 252 civil servants who have reached the retirement age limit of October 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025, and will be given to 2 people with posthumous pensions which will be handed over to their heirs," explained Dharmawan.

Dharmawan added that the number of civil servants who reached the retirement age limit from October 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 was 252 people.

They consist of:

a. Retirement on October 1, 2024, as many as 57 people
b.​ Retirement November 1, 2024 as many as 63 people
c. Retirement on December 1, 2024, 61 people
d. Retirement on January 1, 2025, as many as 71 people

By position:

a.​ High-ranking pratama leadership position (echelon II): 1 person
b. Management position (echelon III): 4 people
c. Supervisory position (echelon IV): 35 people
d. Implementing positions: 56 people
e. Functional positions: Teachers (126 people), Health (10 people), Technical (20 people).

"For decades, these retired ASN have made extraordinary contributions. They have faced various challenges, adapted to various changes, and provided innovations and fresh ideas that have had a major impact on the progress of the Bandung City Government," said Dharmawan. (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/Fauziah)