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Mission Viejo holds AB 2561 public hearing; staff reports 12% turnover and proposes retention strategies
Summary
City staff told the council the city experienced approximately 12% turnover in 2024 and projects a roughly 7% vacancy rate as of May 31, 2025. The council adopted a policy to satisfy California Assembly Bill 2561 and directed staff to pursue retention measures such as career ladders and salary-range adjustments.
At a public hearing May 20 required under California Assembly Bill 2561, Mission Viejo staff reported on employee vacancies, turnover and proposed retention strategies, and the City Council adopted a new policy to establish an annual public review of recruitment and retention.
Human resources staff explained that in calendar year 2024 the city recorded 18 separations, representing roughly a 12% turnover rate of the 147.475 authorized positions approved in the 2024'25 fiscal year;…
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