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Set a Public Hearing for June 4, 2025, on Workforce Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code 3205.3) (ISD - HR)
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MEETING DATE:
May 21, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Nancy Ramirez, Management Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Set a public hearing for June 4, 2025, on Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code 3205.3).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill No. 2561 on September 22, 2024, which went into effect on January 1, 2025. Assembly Bill 2561 aims to address persistent staffing vacancies in public agencies and introduce greater transparency in public sector staffing by mandating annual disclosures of workforce data.
The legislation requires annual reporting of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the governing body, prior to the adoption of its annual budget. The report shall list the total number of job vacancies within the bargaining units and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruiting activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. Additionally, the labor organizations may make a presentation during the public hearing if they elect to do so.
Therefore, Staff recommends setting a public hearing on June 4, 2025, to receive the presentation on workforce vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code 3205.3).
STRATEGIC VISION:
All.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.