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Conduct a public hearing and receive a presentation from the Solano County Department of Human Resources on the status of County vacancies, recruitment and retention as required annually by Government Code Section 3502.3 as added by AB2561 effective January 1, 2025
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Human Resources (Department) recommends the Board of Supervisors conduct a public hearing and receive a presentation from the Solano County Department of Human Resources on the status of County vacancies, recruitment and retention as required annually by Government Code Section 3502.3 as added by AB2561 effective January 1, 2025.
SUMMARY:
In 2024, Assembly Bill 2561 (AB2561) was passed and added to Government Code as ?3502.3. The new code requires public agencies to conduct a public hearing to present the status of its vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. The hearing must be held annually and prior to the adoption of the annual budget. As part of the presentation the public agency shall identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. The recognized employee organizations shall have the opportunity to make a presentation during the public hearing; no bargaining units requested to present. Bargaining units where vacancy rates meet or exceed 20% of the authorized full time positions may request the agency include specified information including: 1) the total number of job vacancies in the bargaining unit; 2) total number of applicants for vacant positions within the bargaining unit; 3) the average number of days to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted; and 4) opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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