# Personnel Board Meeting 08.10.2026

The City of Merced Personnel Board meeting, titled August 10, 2026, was primarily focused on personnel matters; the metadata timestamp is August 11, 2026 UTC. The board pulled consent-calendar item E2 to discuss revised job descriptions. It voted to request that “Lead” be added to the recreation field and facility worker job title and that the water distribution and water systems operator descriptions clarify the relevant certification authority. Staff explained that the lead position would supervise temporary staff. The board also accepted the July personnel report and asked staff to include the number of budgeted positions filled and vacant in future monthly reports.

The July report listed five recruitments, seven full-time hires, five temporary hires, six separations, and 591 total employees (509 full-time and 82 temporary). The board also discussed availability for a four-day appeal hearing, with staff to coordinate potential dates with the attorneys. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** August 11, 2026

### Sources
- [Personnel Board Meeting 08.10.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AL1Dag3KKM) - City Of Merced