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DESIGNATING VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2, 2015
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council by motion action designate Council Member Elbert Holman to serve as voting delegate and Council Member Moses Zapien as alternate representing the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 30 - October 2, 2015.
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Summary
The League of California Cities bylaws require each voting member city to designate a voting member and alternate. The voting member and alternate must be designated by city council action. An important aspect of the conference is the Annual Business Meeting at which time the membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy. Given their membership on League of California Cities legislative bodies, knowledge of legislative issues and prior experience as delegates to the League of California Cities, it is recommended that Council designate Elbert Holman as voting delegate and Moses Zapien as alternate.
DISCUSSION
Present Situation
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 30 -October 2, 2015 at the San Jose Convention Center. The Annual Business Meeting will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015.
At the Annual Business Meeting, the League of California Cities will take action on resolutions that establish League policy. The agenda outlining these resolutions is still being finalized. A completed packet with proposed resolutions will be provided to member cities in August. Attached for reference is a copy of the correspondence from the League of California Cities requesting designation of voting delegates and outlining voting procedures (Attachment A).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
This action has no financial impact.
Attachment A - League of California Cities Correspondence