Topic - Governance, Legislation & Law Archive

	Title	Issue
	Spotlighting Energy Efficiency in California Communities By Lindsay Buckley	July 2012
	Summer Reading: Food for Thought A new book reminds us how good leaders seize crises to remake organizational habits. By Chris McKenzie	July 2012
	New Resources: The Latest in Best Practices and More Local officials looking for tools to help them serve their communities now have access to a variety of new resources.	July 2012
	Draft Stormwater Permit Draws Cities Together in New Coalition California city officials were stunned when the State Water Resources Control Board issued a highly prescriptive 93-page draft permit containing a number of stringent, unfunded mandates. By Pauline Roccucci	July 2012
	Putting Technology to Work The Internet is no longer a new tool, and many cities are making good use of it. In this era of fiscal austerity, we are all working to do more with less. Cities are using technology to improve efficiency and increase government transparency. by Mike Kasperzak	June 2012
	Redesigned League Website Offers New Tools and Features The website features enhanced tools to help League members advocate for their cities, become involved in the policy-making process and learn about important upcoming educational opportunities for city officials. by Eva Spiegel	June 2012
	Local Agency Electronic Media Use and California Public Records Law Members of the public and local agency officials carrying out the public’s business increasingly use electronic media to communicate. This article provides an overview of the law, discusses some emerging issues and offers suggestions. by the League of California Cities’ Committee on the California Public Records Act	June 2012
	Key Milestones Ahead in 2012 Legislative Session One of the most critical periods for legislative action is between now and the first week of July. Learn how you can support the advocacy efforts of California cities. By Eva Spiegel and Dan Carrigg	May 2012
	What Comes Next? In the wake of the elimination of redevelopment agencies, city officials and legislators are wondering, “What comes next?” By Chris McKenzie	May 2012
	Understanding Changes to the Gift Rules A variety of changes to the gift regulations took effect Jan. 1, 2012. The goal was to simplify the gift regulations and make them easier to understand, while reinforcing the principle that public officials may not use their positions for personal gain.	April 2012