Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michelle Kuka, Interim Human Resources Director
Subject: Update on Position Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Strategies
RECOMMENDATION:
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Conduct a public hearing in compliance with Government Code ? 3502.3 regarding County of San Mateo vacancies and recruitment and retention strategies:
A) Open public hearing
B) Close public hearing
C) Accept an update on County of San Mateo vacancies and recruitment and retention strategies, in compliance with Government Code ? 3502.3.
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BACKGROUND:
On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2561, codified in Government Code ? 3502.3, that requires public agencies to present a status of vacancies by bargaining unit at least once per fiscal year, prior to the adoption of the annual budget. During the public hearing, the County must present vacancy rates, recruitment and retention efforts, and if applicable, identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may remove obstacles in the hiring process.
The statute also allows recognized employee unions the option to present at the public hearing. If the number of vacancies within a single bargaining unit is at least 20% of the total number of authorized full-time positions, the applicable union may also request that the County provide more detailed information on that unit during the public hearing, addressing the total number of job vacancies, the total number of applicants for vacant positions, the average number of days to complete the hiring process, and opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.
In April 2026, notices were sent to all County employee unions providing our labor partners notice of the public hearing and describing bargaining unit vacancy rates.
DISCUSSION:
The County of San Mateo vacancy rate is at 12% as of March 29, 2026. This...
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