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QUESTION
What constitutes a hiring freeze at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation?
3:16:10
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11 sec
The commissioner explains that the current situation creates an inability to hire new employees if someone leaves their position.
- The department cannot fill vacant positions that become open.
- This effectively acts as a hiring freeze, even if it is not officially termed that way.
- Council Member Brannan acknowledges the explanation and expresses willingness to assist.
Justin L. Brannan
3:16:10
So I guess isn't that technically a hiring freeze?
Sue Donoghue
3:16:16
It does create an inability to hire if someone leaves.
Justin L. Brannan
3:16:19
Okay.
3:16:20
I mean, we we wanna help.