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CC - Item 4A - Authorization for City Clerk to Attend Annual League of California New Law and Election Seminar IS staff eport TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: NANCY VALDERRAMA,CITY CLERK DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 1999 RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY CLERK TO ATTEND ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA NEW LAW AND ELECTION SEMINAR,DECEMBER 9-10, 1999,MONTEREY Attached for your consideration is information regarding the above conference. This informational conference will include such topics as: The Future of Elections,Fair Political Practices Commission changes,New Law Update, and Violence in the Workplace. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the attendance of the City Clerk. COUNCIL AGENDA NOV - 91999 ITEM No. e e-,¢ 2 League of California Cities City Clerks i‘tla � 'sril, . FwiTaw and « „?, ms`s lam- k xAF1ection Seminar ertyr r x . < Who Should Attend... e, Cite Clerks ,:kc e, ;lea- Depute or assistant Cit p Clerks x ( / / e � ! --vat" You'll Benefit By... S'� ' 1 • Getting the latest information regarding bills.new law. eey *_f J and litigation affecting cif, clerks ,t 4 • Getting an update from the Fair Political Practices $_ Ke c i1 n'I P r ' ` 4y.+rs Commission iFPPC) - � '"c. • Looking at the future of elections l electronic Noting and in iemu2 fur ine indiennium z _ mail ballot elections) ."'"--..-4,..".1',/.1;--;47av -- • Learning how to make meetings more manageable `- s - - Monterey Conference Center • Understanding how your birth order all ects your style .� of managing and dealing with people 'w %-,K-" Monterey, CA • Learning how to deal with violence in the workplace -- °Y "•;+ sss • Getting the latest updates on the Brown.kit., Public fi,,V -.Wednesday Friday Records Act,and E-mail z - � • Learning how clerks can make an impact on the �' I'er 8-10, 1999 legislature • Receiving certification points from the International e Institute of Municipal Clens(IIMC) r"e t "t zA 5, ttT , Weir • - _ X tl ir h Mz c5 4 f .ti. ���, � Y .Ih . v_ et.Resniation Deadline: : - I ,, 'ovember 10, 1999 a3 City Clerks New Law and Election Seminar Preliminary Program 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open Monterey Conference Center General Session The Future of Elections 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Electronic Voting CityBooks Hours As the new century approaches. sec how technology will enhance the way you conduct elections.The Piedmont City 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Clerk will describe the use of the newly approved electronic 'ouch screen voting system for a special municipal election— What Does It All Mean?: first for California Participate in a hands-on demonstration. New Clerks and First-timers Orientation kn informal meeting to answer those burning questions: why is there a New Law and Election Seminar?How do I receive Mail Ballot Elections "certification"points for attending Who should attend'Why In this fast-paced world,consider whether mail ballot elections is roll taken?Get general information about other seminars and may be the answer to improving voter turnout and streamlining training sessions. ask questions.and most importantly,get the election processes. acquainted with other new clerks and first-timers. For further information on this session,please contact Gail 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Vasquez-Connolly.City Clerk.Norwalk at 562-929-7515. No Host Get Acquainted Reception Lobby Bar 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. mrsdal,-Decem err Opening General Session New Law Epdate 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Get the latest information on hills, new laws. and litigation Registration Open affecting city clerks. CityBooks Hours Deborah Seiler_Seiler Report,Sacramento 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Noon - 1:45 p.m. Continental Breakfast General Luncheon Recognition and celebrations An opportunity to celebrate and recognize'lout-incoming" 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. and"outgoing"LCC/CCAC board members.Riversides City General Session Clerk Colleen Nicol will join Mike Segrist in entertaining you Fair Political Practices Commission with musical oldies and count•selections- Learn about chanes in the law and regulations from the FPPC. 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. General Session City Clerks Can Make It Happen:A Guide to the Legislative Process Learn how to read a bill.talk to your legislators. write a letter, and other tips. c Noon - 1:45 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - noon General Luncheon Registration Open (pint with Fire Chiefs and Fiscal Officers) Our Birth Order and its Effect on Managing People This entertaining and relevant presentation explores the impact 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. that our place in the family-our birth order-has on our styles Continental Breakfast of managing and dealing with people. 9:00 a-m. - Noon 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. General Session General Session Tackling Tough Issues tinder the Broom Act and the Public Violence in the Workplace Records Act Violence and crime in worksites has become an increasingly City clerks need to keep up-to-date regarding the Brown Act frightening reality. How can you prepare to avoid unsafe and the Public Records Act-Hear about the hot issues(such as situations?How can you he ready to respond safely to help e-mail)and how to stay within the law. yourself and others in the event of threatening behavior or even during violent conflict or assault?Bruce Anderson.former police officer.self-defense expert and award-winning trainer. Noon will lead an interactive,dynamic session which will enable you Adjourn to have a plan of action utilizing your skills and maximizing - - - your capabilities to successfully avoid or escape a variety of potentially dangerous situations inthe-workplace. 4:15 - 5:00 General Session • Making Meetings Manageable:Meeting Management Tips for Public Officials Why do meetings go on and on and on?This question and others will be the focus of this session which provides practical advice for mayors,council members,city clerks.and others on how to run efficient meetings.While the discussion will be mostly on the practical.attention will also be given to legal requirements such as the Brown Act the First Amendment,and due process. - - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hosted Reception (joint with Fire Chiefs and Fiscal Officers)