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9A Page 6 The March 10 meeting included: . A presentation from California Director of Finance Mike Genest on the recently passed Budget Act of 2009; . A presentation from University of California at Berkeley Professor Severin Borenstein on carbon and energy taxes; . A presentation from Robert Rubin, an attorney, on the need for improved state tax dispute resolution procedures; and . . A presentation on the volatility and tax burden of California's major sources of revenue: personal income tax, sales tax, with a look at the estimated effects of some alternative structures of these taxes. The commission's 14 members represent a range of interests and perspectives. The membership and charge of the commission was described in the Jan. 16 issue of Priority Focus (htto://www.cacities.ora/resource files/27584.Jan.16.odf). While the discussion has been lively and varied, it's not clear yet what consensus recommendations might emerge next month. Additional information The commission is scheduled to meet next on April 9 at the University of California at Davis and will deliver a report to the Governor and Legislature by April 15. Details of the meetings, including agendas. documents, presentations, transcripts and video webcasts can be found at htto://WW'N.cotce.ca.aov/ Cities Urged to Recoup Unclaimed Funds Many cities are entitled to unclaimed funds held by the state according to State Controller John Chiang's office. Chaing's office made this announcement in its aggressive effort to distribute unclaimed funds to rightful parties. Bill Carson has been recently appointed Government Entities Liaison by the Controller's office and will serve as the contact for cities in this process. Contact Carson at (916) 464-6191 for more information or to inquire about city property held by the state. The Unclaimed Property Search database is available online at htto:llscoweb. sco .ca. aov/UCP/Default.asox. The league Salutes Florence Nakai's 50 Years of Service League employee Florence (Flc) Nakai celebrated her 50th anniversary with the organization this week. Hired for a part time position on March 16,1959, Flo has spent her career running the League's print shop. Fie came to the League when it was headquartered hBerkeley at the Claremont Hotel and moved with the organization to Sacramento in 1969. The Capital offices were originally located on 11th street until the League built its building at 14th and K Streets in 1978. Former Executive Director Bud Carpenter was the only other person to have had as long an employment with the League. Carpenter passed away on Oct. 1. 2007 at the age of 94. "Flo is the heart of the League. She performs a critical function here with grace and dedication. We are so lucky to have her as a living example of the best of the League and its service to members," commented League Executive Director Chris McKenzie. 6