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Los Banos council creates Public Information Officer role after debate over bilingual and certification requirements
Summary
The Los Banos City Council adopted Resolution 7076 on April 1 to add a Public Information Officer classification to the staffing plan after a lengthy discussion about bilingual ability and required certifications; the council amended the proposal so bilingualism and professional certifications remain desired, not mandatory.
The Los Banos City Council voted April 1 to add a Public Information Officer (PIO) classification to the city’s staffing and salary schedule, a role staff said is intended to centralize public outreach, improve emergency communications and upgrade the city’s online information services.
City human resources and the city manager presented the classification, outlining responsibilities including press briefings, crisis communications, social media and preparing outreach for capital projects such as water and sewer master plans. Staff said the job typically requires training under FEMA for emergency communications and noted a benchmark salary range derived from a 2024…
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