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LODI (SANJOAQUIN COUNTY)local legislationAgenda Ready

Public Hearing on City Staffing and Recruitment

Original title: Public Hearing Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3 to Receive a Report on the Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (IS - HR)

Record date · June 17, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review a report on current job vacancies and the city's efforts to recruit and retain employees.

Why it matters

This hearing provides a public update on the city's ability to fill open positions, which directly impacts the delivery of municipal services and the allocation of personnel budgets.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Employees

The report covers recruitment and retention policies that influence workplace conditions and staffing levels.

Directly affected

City Residents

Staffing levels impact the availability and quality of municipal services provided to the public.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is holding a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
  • The hearing focuses on the status of city job vacancies.
  • The hearing will review current recruitment and retention efforts by the Human Resources department.
  • The item is filed under number 26-295.
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  • The status of the item is currently 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is to receive a formal report on how many city jobs are vacant and what the city is doing to hire and keep staff.
Can the public participate?
Yes, it is a public hearing, which typically allows for resident testimony regarding the report.

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Mandated Reporting

The hearing is explicitly tied to Government Code Section 3502.3, indicating a formal compliance requirement for the city's HR reporting.

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