REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE FOLLOWING:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE FOLLOWING:
BIG BEAR VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BLOOMINGTON RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
INLAND COUNTIES EMERGENCY MEDICAL AGENCY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 20, 2025
FROM
LEONARDO GONZALEZ, Director, Human Resources
SUBJECT
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Public Hearing on Government Code section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561) Vacancy and Recruitment Presentation
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the Board of Supervisors for San Bernardino County, Board Governed County Service Areas, and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, and as the Board of Directors for the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, Bloomington Recreation and Park District, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts under Government Code section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561).
2. Receive presentation on Government Code section 3502.3 (Assembly Bill 2561).
(Presenter: Leonardo Gonzalez, Director, 387-5570)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally - Responsible and Business - Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as it is for presentation purposes and non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Assembly Bill 2561 was effective January 1, 2025 and added Government Code Section 3502.3, which mandates that public agencies present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the agency’s governing body at least once per fiscal year. The new law also requires the County identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Cynthia O’Neill, Chief Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 21, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Robert J. Saldana and Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officers, 387-5423) on April 22, 2025.