Topic - Personnel Archive

	Title	Issue
	Supporting Health in Our Communities By supporting wellness efforts, cities can offer an environment where residents and employees are encouraged to be more physically active, eat nutritious food and enjoy the advantages of good health. By Bill Bogaard	April 2013
	Cities for Workforce Health: New League Partner Program Helps Cities Build Wellness Culture Designed to help cities build a stronger wellness culture over time and engage their employees in healthier lifestyles, this program provides online tools, grants and more. By Charlotte Dickson and Tim Crawford	April 2013
	Opportunities to Save Pension Costs Through Collective Bargaining After Pension Reform The Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 mandates uniform, generally lower benefit formulas for all “new members” of California public agency defined benefit retirement plans. By Robert A. Blum	April 2013
	Helping Mayors and Council Members Take Leadership to the Next Level The League provides a wide range of resources to help local elected officials build their capacity to better serve their residents. By Eva Spiegel	January 2013
	In Case We Haven’t Met: ILG Provides Tools and Resources for Local Leaders The ILG website offers a broad array of tools for newly elected local officials and their staff as well as seasoned officials.	January 2013
	2012 Legislative Year In Review While the past few years have presented major challenges for cities, the events of 2012 included some bright spots as well. This article presents an overview of the year’s legislative developments and the League’s achievements. It also poses some questions to keep in mind as the new session begins. By Dan Carrigg	January 2013
	Filarsky v. Delia: An Unqualified Win For Qualified Immunity The doctrine of qualified immunity protects government defendants from liability as long as their conduct did not violate clearly established law. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on the issue of whether private contractors also enjoy qualified immunity, which has a potentially significant impact on all cities. By Kent J. Bullard	December 2012
	Blind Spots: Money, Public Service and the Ethical Hazards of Self-Interest Recent media coverage of public officials’ ethical lapses raises questions about the underlying causes of such behavior. This column explores why people make poor choices and the roles that rationalizing and denial play in the decision-making process.	December 2012
	Making Strides on Public Pension Reform The League made pension reform its top strategic priority in 2012 and succeeded in accomplishing this goal as the legislative session concluded. By Chris McKenzie	November 2012
	Resources to Help New Leaders Get Started Understanding “how to get things done as a newly elected official” is a priority for local officials. New online resources help streamline the process.	November 2012