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HEARING - Human Resources Department recommending the Board conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 on the status of vacancies in El Dorado County and recruitment and retention efforts in calendar year 2025.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In September 2024, Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 was signed by the governor of California and went into effect on January 1, 2025. The legislation adds Government Code Section 3502.3 to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), imposing new obligations on public agencies related to tracking and presenting information on job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, which shall be presented at a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year prior to the adoption of the final budget.
As of December 31, 2025, there were approximately 2020 budgeted allocations in El Dorado County. Of these 2020 budgeted allocations, 174 positions were vacant, which indicates an overall County-Wide vacancy rate of 8.6%. Vacancies within each of the County’s recognized employee organizations were under 20% and are referenced fully in Board Attachment A.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/24/2025 Legistar file 25-1070: Previous AB2561 presentation
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
El Dorado County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
El Dorado County Employees' Association, Local 1, AFSCME Council 57
El Dorado County Law Enforcement Management Association
El Dorado County Managers’ Association
El Dorado County Probation Officers Association
Operating Engineers, Local Union No.3, Corrections Unit
Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, Trades and Crafts Bargaining Unit
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item, which is being presented for informational purposes.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Workforce Excellence
Priority: Enhance Employee Retention
Action Item: Attract and retain the best employees by providing competitive compensation, training, and advancement opportunities, and creating a positive and thriving culture.
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources