HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 22-
Introduced by Council Member _
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REESTABLISH A HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINEE / ENTRY LEVEL / ACADEMY GRADUATE (TEAG) HIRING BONUS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the recruitment of well-qualified police officers in today’s workforce has become very competitive; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hayward has experienced that the pool of well-qualified candidates has deteriorated compared to past generations of recruits; and, WHEREAS, hiring incentive programs will help the City of Hayward to be competitive in recruiting well-qualified Police Department officers; and, WHEREAS, the Police Department anticipates hiring a minimum of 10 officers eligible for TEAG program per year; and, WHEREAS, the TEAG Bonus Program will offer $10,000 per candidate over a four-year four (4) phased approach; and, WHEREAS, this program will be funded with currently appropriated Police Department budgeted salary and benefit savings that result from vacant positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to reestablish a Police Department Trainee / Entry Level / Academy Graduate (TEAG) Bonus Program in the amount of $10,000 as set forth in the staff report per qualified candidate hired.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2022 ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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