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Public Outreach & Engagement

Why Public Engagement Matters Initiatives that incorporate community engagement tend to have a greater chance of success.It’s important for government to be open, inclusive and transparent and we are committed to this in San Rafael. In 2015 the City Council adopted a Community Engagement Action Plan, with the goal of improving and updating the way...

Computer Loan Program Policy

The goal of the Computer Loan Policy is to improve organizational productivity by encouraging staff purchase home computers by providing them with a modest financial incentive to do so. Employee Computer Loan Agreement

City Website Management Policy

The City Website Management Policy ensures that the website will be maintained to provide current information which accurately reflects City events and services.

Catastrophic Leave Policy

The Catastrophic Leave Policy allows employees to contribute their accrued leave to another employee who is on an approved extended medical leave. Employee receiving leave credit: Recipient acknowledgement form Employee wishing to donate leave time: Leave Donation Form

Administrative Leave Policy

The Administrative Leave Policy covers use of Administrative Leave in cases of disciplinary issues and similar matters.

Human Resources

Human Resources Department We're committed to building a talented and diverse workforce with strong and effective leaders. We are a service-oriented and engaged team, where a healthy and safe workplace exists for all employees.

What travel expenses are reimbursable?

When traveling on City business, you may be reimbursed for airfare, automobile mileage, road tolls, car rentals, and taxis/shuttles. You may also be reimbursed for lodging and meals. Check out our Travel & Expense Reimbursement Policy for more information.

My agreement was approved at the City Council meeting. How do I make sure it gets signed by the City?

Once your agreement has been approved by the City Council, route 2 copies of the agreement (already signed by the contractor) to the City Attorney’s office with the same Contract Routing Form you used for City Attorney review prior to the City Council meeting. Once the city attorney signs the agreement is gets routed to the...

Am I a disaster service worker?

All City employees are designated by both State and City law as Disaster Service Workers ("DSW"). When the Mayor declares a citywide emergency, all City employees serve as DSWs. Check out the EOC Staffing Organizational Chart or contact Emergency Manager, Quinn Garner, for any questions.

I want to use alternative transportation to get to work. Is there a program for this?

Yes! Our Employee Commuter Program allows employees to benefit from reduced transportation costs, reduced commute time, decreased stress, and increased health outcomes. Learn more about our Employee Commuter Program.

Do I need to file a form 700?

Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, also known as the Form 700. The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability. Find out if your position has been selected as a designated employee. If you are a designated employee you are...

What forms do I need to fill out?

Welcome - we are happy to have you as apart of our team! We know you have some paperwork to complete, and you can find all of the forms you need online as well as the checklist to make sure you have completed everything that HR needs.

How do I get something translated into Spanish?

If you need a document translated into Spanish.

How do I promote an event or public meeting?

You can promote your event or meeting to the public via social media, the City Manager newsletter 'Snapshot,' the City's website, and email notifications. Learn more about using these outreach tools.

How do I get my staff report approved?

There are several steps that need to be taken prior to getting your staff report approved. Check out our awesome step-by-step guide to get your item added to the City Council agenda and learn about the approval process.

How do I put an item on the agenda?

Once you have received approval from your supervisor or department head to place an item on the agenda, complete the Agenda Item Request form at least two weeks prior to the City Council meeting that you wish your item to occur. After your complete the form, make sure to save your draft staff report and...

When are City Council meetings?

The City Council meets the first and third Mondays every month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. In addition to their regular meetings, they occasionally hold special study sessions on certain topics. If Monday is a holiday, the meeting is held on the following Tuesday.

How do I get a computer/laptop?

You can order a computer online from the IT Division.

How do I change my password?

When prompt to change you password, press and hold down “CTRL + ALT + Delete” buttons on the keyboard until you see a blue screen with options. Type in your current login password on the first password line, type in your new password on the next two password lines. Select the arrow button to complete...

What’s the difference between an RFP, RFI, and RFQ and how do I know which one to use?

UNDER CONSTRUCTION A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document that solicits proposal, often made through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity, service, or valuable asset, to potential suppliers to submit business proposals. A Request for Information (RFI) is a standard business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of...

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