City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Stephanie Van Steyn, Director of Human Resources
Date:
June 3, 2025
Subject:
Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution Approving information presented during a public hearing regarding City vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts, in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3.
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Background:
AB 2561 requires public agencies to hold at least one (1) public hearing per fiscal year to discuss and make findings regarding vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. This communication is for informational purposes only regarding the status of the City's vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.
AB 2561 was introduced to address the issue of job vacancies in local government, which adversely affects the delivery of public services and employee workload. Among other requirements, the bill mandates that public agencies conduct a public hearing to present the status of vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency's governing body at least once per fiscal year prior to the adoption of the next fiscal year's budget and identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. The bill was enacted into law and is codified as Government Code section 3502.3, effective January 1, 2025.
In compliance with the new legal obligations, the City is required to do the following:
1. Public Hearing - Report on Vacancies: At the beginning of Fiscal Year 2024-25, the City's percentage of vacancies for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions was 8%. This vacancy rate decreased to 5%, as of May 2025. Below is a table showing vacancy rates by department:
Department
FTEs - FY 24/25 Budget
# Vacancies as of July 2024
Vacancy Rate Start of ...
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