HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 22-
Introduced by Council Member _
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REESTABLISH A HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING INCENTIVE REFERRAL PROGRAM (HIRP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO QUALIFIED REFERRING EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, 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 staff; and, WHEREAS, the Police Department anticipates hiring a minimum of 15 employees 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 Hiring Inventive Referral Program (HIRP) in the amount of $2,000 to qualified referring employees.
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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