Here’s what your city needs to know about a proposed general resolution

By Cal Cities Staff

Voting delegates may have at least one general resolution to consider at the upcoming General Assembly, held during Cal Cities’ annual conference in October. The resolution, aimed at urging legislators to pass laws that treat lawmakers and city officials equally, is winding its way through Cal Cities’ member-driven review process.  

The 2024 Resolutions Packet contains the proposed resolution, supporting letters from city officials, and an analysis by Cal Cities. The packet also includes detailed information on the resolution process and the General Assembly.

Cal Cities President Daniel Parra referred the resolution to the Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations committee, which will discuss it on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include a public comment period. Members can register to attend here.

On Oct. 17, at 1:30 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will review the resolution and the policy committee’s recommendation. The meeting will also include a public comment period. (Please refer to the onsite conference program for the meeting’s location.) The General Assembly will convene on Oct. 18 to consider any qualified resolutions.

Cities must appoint a voting delegate by Sept. 25 to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may appoint up to two alternate delegates. The voting delegate packet contains more information on the process.

Developing Cal Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure that Cal Cities represents California cities with one voice. One way members can get involved in policy setting is through the annual resolution process. More information about the resolution process and General Assembly is available online. For questions, contact Zach Seals.