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City reports 6.7% vacancy rate for calendar‑year 2024; council hears AB 2561 annual staffing report
Summary
The Imperial City Council held a public hearing Wednesday to satisfy the state’s AB 2561 requirement for an annual presentation on job vacancies, recruitment and retention.
The Imperial City Council held a public hearing Wednesday to satisfy the state’s AB 2561 requirement for an annual presentation on job vacancies, recruitment and retention.
Human Resources Administrator Kristen Smith presented the calendar‑year 2024 data and said the city reviewed positions, recruitment timeframes and retention efforts under Government Code section 3502.3. “AB 2561 declares that job vacancies are a widespread and significant problem for the public sector,” Smith said, describing the law’s intent to increase transparency and public discussion of staffing shortages.
Key figures Smith presented for the 2024 review (January 1–December 31, 2024): • Budgeted full‑time…
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