CC - Item 4A - Authorization for City Clerk to Attend Annual League of California New Law and Election Seminar IS
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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.
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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.
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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)