City council members: absences without permission.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how absences for city council members are handled. It prohibits cities from refusing permission for council members to take time off for parental leave and requires cities to establish a process for notifying the city clerk of such leave. The bill also clarifies that parental leave doesn't count towards the usual number of allowed absences, and eliminates the requirement for council members to seek approval for parental leave at a public hearing.
Key provisions
- Cities cannot refuse permission for council members to take parental leave.
- Cities must establish a process for council members to notify the city clerk of parental leave.
- Parental leave does not count towards the number of allowed absences.
- Council members are not required to request parental leave approval at a public hearing.
- The bill clarifies the definition of parental leave.
- Adjustments to the absence vacancy period based on meeting frequency.
Who is affected
- City Council Members
- City Governments
- Employees of City Governments
- Families of City Council Members
- California Cities
Notable changes
- Eliminates the requirement for cities to refuse parental leave requests.
- Introduces a process for notifying the city clerk of parental leave.
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