TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Human Resources
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707-234-6600
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval or Denial of Requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials Regarding Budget Impacts, Funding and Recruitment of Vacant or New Positions Following the Strategic Hiring Process
(Sponsor: Human Resources)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve or deny requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials regarding budget impacts, funding and recruitment of vacant or new positions following the strategic hiring process.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Human Resources Department, in collaboration with the Executive Office, has implemented a Strategic Hiring Process to support intentional workforce planning.
Human Resources established a standing monthly agenda item allowing department heads and elected officials to request approval to recruit for vacant or new positions. This process is designed to ensure that hiring requests are aligned with departmental objectives, legal and regulatory mandates, available funding sources, and overall organizational priorities.
Departments and offices submitting hiring requests have included a memorandum that is attached to this item, addressing the following:
* Funding - How the position will be funded in their current approved budget while maintaining the six percent (6%) reduction in Salary and Benefits based on the overall county attrition rates.
* Legal or Regulatory Mandates - The specific statutes or regulations necessitating the request, with links to the applicable authorities.
* Operational Impact - The work that is not being completed due to the vacancy, and the reasons current staff cannot absorb these responsibilities.
* Efficiency Measures - Initiatives impleme...
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