Title
Receive a presentation from the Human Resources Department on Assembly Bill No. 2561 - Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation from the Human Resources Department on Assembly Bill No. 2561 - Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 22, 2024, Assembly Bill No. 2561 (AB 2561) - Local public employees; vacant positions was signed into law and codified under Government Code Section 3502.3. Effective January 1, 2025, AB 2561 requires a public agency to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the governing board at least once per fiscal year prior to adopting an annual budget.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office and the Office of the County Counsel.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the County General Fund in the preparation and presentation of this information to meet the requirements of AB 2561.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The proposed recommended actions address the Board of Supervisors Administration Strategic Initiative. The actions demonstrate the County’s commitment to meeting the Board’s initiatives in recruiting, retaining, and attracting a diverse, talented workforce that supports the mission of the County of Monterey.
__ Economic Development
X Administration
__ Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Kim Moore, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Approved by: Andreas Pyper, Director of Human Resources
Attachment: AB 2561 Presentation