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8A Page 6 Although the League continues to have some disagr�ements wi#h CalAware regarding the rnethodology,and whether this report accurately reflects how faw enforcement agencies are � camplying with the Pubtic Records Act,there are lessons to be leamed: • Custamer service continues to be important when responding to recorc!requests • Training employees who wEll be responding to pablic records requests is a necessity • Cities are onty allowed fo charge for the direct costs of duptication wlien responding to a records requsst. Cities should be reviewing the fees they c�arge far providing pubiic records on at feast an annuat basis • Although written request farms can Melp the city in responding to a record request,the cit�r cannot require the requestor submit a written request To help cities understand better their legal obligations under the Public Records Act,the League's City Attomeys'Department is aurrently drafting a guide to the P�blic Records act with a tentative spring 2008 publishing date. League 20Q8 Annuat Conference:Calt for Session Proposals Do you have a�reat idea far a session at tfie 200$League of Califomia C�ies Annual Conference? If so,the League wants to hear from you! This is an exciting oppartunity to share your�deas,knowledge and expe�tise with local govemmetit staff,elected officials and decision makers. Each year,the League receives more than 200 submissioris tor 50-55 session slots. Annually, the corsference hosts approximately 2,200 attendees from across the stats, including mayors, councif inembe�s,city attomeys,city managers, city clerks,municipa!assistants,public works officers,pianners, planning commissianers,fisca(o�cers and city department stafF. An exhibit+on with over 320 vendors is also showcased. The 24Q8 conference theme is"Saifing into the Futu�e"and will be held at the l.ortg Beach Convention Center,Sep.24-27,2008. Submissi�ns on any iapic area are weicome. Please note that onfy fully completed proposai#orms submit#ed an vr before noan on 3uesday,Jan. 75,2008, will be considered by the 2008 Annual Conference Program Planning Advisory Comrrtif#ee. Any individuat,group, business or argar+ization may submit fail proposaf suggestions. Piease visit v,rww.cacities.orglevents for adiiitional details and submission form or contact the League at educatian _cacities.orq. � Find a Bill, Legislators, Leg Committee,or Ask League L.eg Staff �sit(and bookmaricl)the League's Leaislative ResoUrces Web page (www.cacities.arc�/learPsaurces}. Yau'1f find a roster and contact infamation for the League's legislative staff;the online Bitt Search program,background materials an lobbying your legislators,and more. 6