AB 2561Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Presented by: Stephanie Van Steyn, Director of Human Resources City Council Meeting
June 3, 2025
AB 2561 / Government Code Section 3502.3
Assembly Bill 2561 – became effective this year- 2025.
Requires Public Agencies to hold at least one (1) public hearing per fiscal year to discuss vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.
AB 2561 introduced to address the issue of job vacancies in local government which adversely affects the delivery of public services and employee workload.
Employee Organization Participation – Notified the 7 Bargaining Units of this Public Hearing.
Vacancy Rates – By Bargaining Unit
If a single bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20% of authorized full-time positions, the City must provide additional recruitment and retention information. # vacancies
# applicants
Average # days to fill positions
Opportunities to improve compensation and working conditions None of the City’s bargaining units are at a 20% vacancy rate.
Vacancy Rates – By Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Unit
# Current Members
Total Covered Positions
Vacancies as of May 2025
Vacancy Rate (%)
TSS
75 78
3 4%
General Services/OE3
139
151
12 8%
Mid-Manager Association
62 68
6 9%
MPEA
33 34
1 3%
MPOA
74 75
1 1%
MPSMA
9 10
1 10%
Fire Unit
45 45
0 0%
City-Wide Vacancy Rate, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Decrease from 8% to 5% (Start to End of FY)
Net 5 new positions added to FY24/25 budget = filled
47 requisitions for job openings
22 Internal Job Promotions (also contribute to vacancies) 11 Flex Staffing reclassifications and 4 job reclassifications from studies Flex Staffing arrangements – TSS, OE3, MMA (new in 2024) – promotes retention and promotional growth HR Outreach/Networking – Participation in job fairs
FTEs-FY 25/25 Budget
# Vacancies at Start of FY
Vacancy Rate
Start of FY
Current Vacancies (May 2025)
Current Vacancy Rate
(May 2025)
475
39 8%
25 5%
Council Resolution – Fiscal Year 2024/25 Vacancy Report Human Resources Recommends City Council receive this report.
Approve the Resolution attached to the Staff Report.
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