Agenda Item Wording:
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Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts - Per a State of California requirement, hold a Public Hearing on vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts for the City of Visalia.
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Deadline for Action: 7/21/2025
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Amy Powell, Acting Human Resources Manager Amy.Powell@Visalia.city 559-713-4417; Shonna Oneal, Administrative Services Director Shonna.Oneal@visalia.city 559-713-4053
Department Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing on position vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts as mandated by California Government Code 3502.3
Background Discussion:
Summary: Assembly Bill ("AB") 2561 of 2024 requires public agencies to hold a public hearing to address the status of job vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts prior to the adoption of the agency's annual budget. The City adopted the budget for FY 25-26 in the spring of 2024, prior to this legislation being adopted, so there was no opportunity to hold the public hearing prior to the adoption of the budget. In future years, it will be held before the budget as applicable and/or held annually.
The legislature's intent of AB 2561 is to address the issue of job vacancies in local government, which can adversely impact the delivery of public service, may lead to heavier employee workloads, and may also lead to increased employee turnover.
Pursuant to Government Code ? 3502.3, the City is required to do the following:
1. Public Hearing: At least once each fiscal year, at a public hearing before the governing body, the City shall present information regarding the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process.
2. Employee Organization Participation: Allow the recognized employee organization for each bar...
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