DATE: February 24, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 to Receive a Report on City of Hayward Vacancies; and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receives the presentation for information purposes only during the public hearing at which the City will report on workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. The City's recognized employee organizations will be provided an opportunity to make a presentation on these subjects, if desired.
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SUMMARY
Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) requires public agencies, including the City, to hold at least one (1) public hearing per fiscal year to discuss vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. This communication along with the public presentation discusses the City's legal obligations under the new law, which took effect January 1, 2025. This presentation is for informational purposes only regarding the status of the City’s vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II AB 2561 Presentation