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<br />9A <br />Page 22 <br /> <br />During the first year (2008) of this program, $9.2 million in grant funding was also issued to cities <br />and community-based organizations for gang prevention, intervention and enforcement. <br /> <br />For more information on these grants or the Governor's public safety policies, please visit: <br />htto:/Iaov.ca.aov/. <br /> <br />Institute for Local Government's Ethics Program Receives Award <br /> <br />The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) recognized on Monday, March 23 the <br />Institute for Local Government's (Institute) work in public service ethics with ASPA's Public <br />Integrity Award for 2009. The award acknowledges the Institute's Public Service Ethics program <br />as having made outstanding contributions to responsible public service and was given in <br />conjunction with ASPA's annual conference. <br /> <br />ASPA is a membership organization of public administration educators, scholars and <br />professionals that advances the art, science, teaching, and practice of public administration. Its <br />Public Integrity Award is awarded in collaboration with the Intemational City/County Management <br />Association, the Council of State Governments, and the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws. <br /> <br />The Institute is the 501 (c)(3) research affiliate of the California State Association of Counties and <br />the League of California Cities. To access the Institute's resources on public service ethics, <br />please visit www.ca-i1a.oraltrust. <br /> <br />The Institute offers wide-ranging resources for, local officials on both public service ethics laws <br />and principles, including its bi-monthly "Everyday Ethics" analyses of ethical issues commonly <br />faced by public officials. <br /> <br />Orange County Division Executive Director Lacy Kelly Recognized as Leader <br /> <br />OC Metro magazine honored Lacy Kelly, executive director of the League's Orange County <br />Division, as one of the "20 Women to Watch" in its March issue. Kelly was interviewed about her <br />work philosophies and advice she has for women entering the workforce. <br /> <br />Kelly was nominated by Lucy Dunn, president and CEO of the Orange County Business Council <br />for her efforts in building strong relationships between cities, nonproflts and business. "Serving <br />our cities gives me an opportunity to work on important issues that affect the quality of life of our <br />residents,. said Kelly. "I am fortunate to work with people that offer so much knowledge and <br />experience and share my commitment to Orange County." <br /> <br />Kelly, former deputy director at the National Forest Association, came to the League two years <br />ago this month. Her focus is advocating for Orange County cities regionally as well as at the state <br />and national levels. <br /> <br />"oe Metro's recognition of Lacy as a woman to watch comes as no surprise to her colleagues at <br />the League, but it clearly reflects the stature of her service to the community. Orange County <br />cities are fortunate to have a person with such broad experience, ability and commitment as their <br />voice in Orange County, the state league and beyond," said League Executive Director Chris <br />McKenzie. "We are extremely proud of her contributions." <br /> <br />Read about Lacy Kelly in oe Metro online at htto:/IWVIIW.ocmetro.comlt- <br />Covers15 20 Women Kellv0309.asox <br /> <br />5 <br />