Motion would direct Personnel Department to write long-range city workforce plan

Councilmember Tim McOsker asks staff to plan for retirements, training and succession across city jobs.

City Council· posted Oct 23Motion

City workers would get expanded training, mentorship and career advancement paths under a long-range workforce plan covering retirements, recruitment and succession. Councilmember Tim McOsker moved to direct the Personnel Department, with the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst, to develop it and report on the cost of hiring an outside consultant.

What happens next

Referred to the Personnel and Hiring Committee

Official portrait of Tim Mcosker
Tim Mcosker

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