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Avoiding Total Disaster: The Law and Emergencies
Disaster preparedness training for local government legal advisors.
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Summer Recess Briefing on Priority Bills 2021
This webinar is a briefing on major bills cities should consider advocating for or against in preparation for when the Legislature returns from its summer recess on August 16, 2021.
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Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles 2020
The 2020 edition was developed with the assistance of the seven standing League policy committees and the League Board of Directors to ensure that the content accurately reflects existing League policy. The contents reflect policy changes adopted by the League through February 2020, following the review of League positions on legislation and annual conference resolutions.
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Legislative Report: A Compilation of 2020 Statutes
Each year, the League of California Cities develops a comprehensive summary of the legislative year, along with descriptions, divided by issue area, of the hundreds of bills of interest to cities that passed the Legislature and were signed into law by the Governor.
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Local Redistricting Commissions
Every ten years, cities and counties must redraw their council and supervisorial districts to ensure they remain substantially equal in population. This process, known as “redistricting,” is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
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Water Policy Guidelines
The California Water Guidelines were first adopted by the League of California Cities (The League) in 1988. The League and the County Supervisors Association of California (CSAC) developed the guidelines. Together, at the time, the two organizations represented 58 counties and 449 cities.
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Institute for Local Government Sustainability Best Practices Framework
The Institute for Local Government’s Sustainability Best Practices Framework offers options for local action in ten areas. They are drawn from practical experiences of cities and counties throughout California.
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CEQA Exemptions for Potential Application in Disaster
Recovery Efforts
The purpose of this technical advisory is to provide guidance to public agencies regarding exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines that may apply in the context of immediate-term post- disaster recovery efforts.
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Homelessness Task Force Report: Tools and Resources for Cities and Counties
Because the burden often falls on local governments to
address homelessness in their communities, the California
State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the League of
California Cities (League) formed a Joint Homelessness
Task Force (Task Force) in 2016 to examine strategies local
governments can implement to overcome challenges, foster
best practices and share ideas and resources to address this
complex issue.
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Governor Newsom's Executive Order: Master Plan for Aging
Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging (MPA).
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Trash talk: Solid waste and recycling costs on the rise in California
The cost of solid waste disposal and recycling is going up. Cities anticipate rates will increase in the next three years due
to new organic waste regulations and the overall cost of recycling. The deadline for local governments to implement
new regulatory requirements is quickly approaching. Failure to comply could result in hefty daily penalties.
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Travel Services
In partnership with CSAC, CSDA, and the State of California, the League of California Cities is proud to offer the enhanced CA Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Travel Program for the most economical rates available for travel-related services such as airfare, car rentals, travel agency services, and hotels.
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The People's Business: A Guide to the California Public Records Act
This guide provides the basics of the Public Records Act, information on responding to public records requests, judicial review and remedies, records management, and more.
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Navigating the Legislative Process
This publication summarizes the legislative process, key legislative terms, and legislative deadlines to help city officials understand and prepare for testifying in Sacramento.
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Rosenberg's Rules of Order: Simple Rules of Parliamentary Procedure for the 21st Century
Rosenberg’s Rules of Order is a simplified set of parliamentary rules widely used in California. The rules have been simplified for smaller governing bodies and slimmed down for the 21st Century, while retaining the basic tenets of order.
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Open & Public VI: A Guide to the Ralph M. Brown Act
Open & Public VI: A Guide to the Ralph M. Brown Act, originally published in 1989 by the Cal Cities City Attorneys Department Brown Act Committee, the publication is a necessary tool and practical guide for city officials, residents, and journalists.
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Municipal Revenue Sources Handbook
The California Municipal Revenue Sources Handbook, fifth edition, is an essential resource for any official involved in local government finance in California.
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Cal Cities Partner Brochure 2024
The Cal Cities Partner program is the gateway to local elected officials and the local government decision-making process in California. The League Partner Brochure provides an overview of the program including Partner levels, benefit structure, and application to be a Partner.
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Improving the Local Coastal Plan Update Process
In this webinar you’ll hear from representatives from the California Coastal Commission and cities who have recent experience with updating their LCPs.
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American Rescue Plan Funding for Non-Entitlement Cities: What You Need to Know
This webinar will provide information to these cities about how to get certified, when to expect funding, and answer general American Rescue Plan questions.