Laserfiche WebLink
<br />8A <br />Page 13 <br /> <br />PPIC abides by the strictest human subjects protection policies, and are committed to ensuring <br />the anonymity and confidentiality of respondents. Individuals and names will never be used in a <br />way that links responses to reports or findings or any PPIC publications, unless explicit <br />permission is received from the individuals concerned. <br /> <br />For further questions about the survey. please contact Max Neiman at neiman@ppic.orq at (415) <br />291-4441 or Daniel Krimm at krimm@ppic.orq at (415) 291-4423. <br /> <br />2009 Employee Relations Institute: Passport to Tomorrow, March 12-13 <br /> <br />Join us for the Employee Relations Institute, scheduled March 12-13 at the Westin S~n Francisco <br />Airport in MilJbrae. We are sure this will be a rewarding event where human resource technicians. <br />specialists and analysts can learn, network. meet a mentor, and become interested in <br />participating in the League of California Cities legislative activities. <br /> <br />You won't want to miss keynote speaker Marty Sklar, imagineering ambassador, Walt Disney <br />Parks & Resorts. Sklar is the only active Disney employee who has participated in the opening of <br />all 11 Disney parks around the world. Additionally, he has written books that guide you through <br />the principles of what each park was built upon. Sklar has been speaking about leadership <br />principles for over 30 years. The Employee Relations Institute has a wonderful and dynamic <br />conference program that you won't want to missr Register online today at <br />www.cacities.ofQ/events. The registration and housing deadline has been extended to Feb. 27. <br /> <br />2009 League of California Cities Planners Institute - March 25-27 <br /> <br />Register now for the League of California Cities Planners Institute scheduled March 25-27 in <br />Anaheim at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This year's Planners Institute is filled with <br />educational sessions designed to meet the priorities of planning professionals1 as well as <br />invaluable strategy sessions and networking opportunities. <br /> <br />This educational event is newly approved for AICP credits from the American Planning <br />Association. For information and AICP credits go to: <br />htto:/llccan nuafconference.com/index. ph o?option=com content&task=view&id= 1S9&ltemid=399 <br /> <br />Don't miss Keynote Speaker Van Jones, the Founder/CEO of Green For All in Oakland. Jones <br />testified before Congress at a hearing on Jan. 15 focused on green jobs and economic stimulus <br />through renewable energy and energy efficiency. Jones' testimony can be read at <br />http://ora2.democracvinaction .ora/dia/track. isp?v=2&c=cCko RxAAGfD2v3F%2 BivG4oJ8Y dQxvC <br />zZa. <br /> <br />At the hearing, Jones dispelled several myths about green jobs, and urged Congress to "move <br />aggressively from inspiration to implementationlt - starting with fully funding the Green Jobs Act. <br />The hearing was held by the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, <br />chaired by climate champion Rep. Ed Markey, and focused on creating jobs and stimulating the <br />economy through renewable energy and energy efficiency. <br /> <br />Your program planning committee has sessions for the advanced and beginner planning <br />commissioners. <br /> <br />Fundamental courses include: <br />. Update on SB 375 <br />. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 101 <br />. Planning Commissioners' Role & Responsibilities <br />. Finance 101 <br />. Housing Elements and Housing Laws: What every commissioner should know <br />. How to run a meeting <br />. How to read an environmental impact report (EIR) <br /> <br />7 <br />