HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 22-
Introduced by Council Member _
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REESTABLISH A HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT LATERAL OFFICER HIRING BONUS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 PER QUALIFIED CANDIDATE HIRED WHEREAS, recruitment of well-qualified lateral police officers in today’s workforce has become very competitive; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hayward has experienced a diminished pool of well-qualified lateral police officer applicants; and, WHEREAS, hiring incentive programs will help the City of Hayward to be competitive in recruiting well-qualified lateral police officers; and, WHEREAS, the Police Department anticipates hiring a minimum of nine (9) lateral officers eligible for the Lateral Officer Hiring Bonus Program per year; 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 Lateral Officer Bonus Program in the amount of $20,000 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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