Every voice matters! Appoint a voting delegate for the 2023 General Assembly

The General Assembly will convene on Sept. 22 during the Annual Conference and Expo. Appoint a voting delegate to represent your city by Aug. 28

Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly to vote on policy resolutions that impact local control. The General Assembly, held this year in Sacramento on Sept. 22, is a meeting of all voting delegates — one from every member city. Cities must appoint a voting delegate by Aug. 28.

What is a voting delegate and what are they responsible for?

A voting delegate is a council-appointed city official — elected or appointed — who represents their city at the General Assembly. Delegates play an important role during the General Assembly by voting on resolutions, which if approved, become Cal Cities policy.

Voting delegates should attend the full conference through the General Assembly, which takes place on the Friday of the annual conference. Delegates can register for just the Friday portion of the annual conference if they are unable to attend the full conference.

New this year: The General Assembly will be held earlier on Friday to allow for fuller debate and discussion for agenda items, including policy resolutions. Voting delegates should be prepared to listen and participate.

How does a voting delegate prepare for their role?

Cal Cities wants to ensure each voting delegate understands their role. New this year: Cal Cities will hold a pre-conference information session for appointed voting delegates to help them understand their role and what to expect during the annual conference. More details on the information session will be sent to voting delegates in August.

A voting delegate may also want to prepare by reviewing the Cal Cities resolutions process and General Assembly. Read through this information sheet for more details.

How does my city appoint a voting delegate?

In accordance with the Cal Cities bylaws, every member city may designate a delegate and up to two alternates, by approval of the city council. This voting delegate appointment packet has been sent to all mayors, council members, city managers, and city clerks, along with additional information and an appointment form. The voting delegate form must be filled out and returned to Cal Cities by Monday, Aug. 28. Completed forms should be emailed to votingdelegates@calcities.org.