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absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor to sign advocacy letters on legislation of <br />interest without taking the item to the Governance Sub-Committee or City Council for <br />approval. <br />a.Consistent with State and Federal legislative committee requirements, revised <br />advocacy letters and advocacy activities may continue to be submitted on <br />behalf of the City throughout the legislative process. <br />1.4 If a legislative proposal is not clearly consistent with the adopted legislative platform <br />OR is inconsistent with the League of California Cities recommended position for State <br />issues or the National League of Cities recommended position for Federal issues, the <br />City Manager’s office in coordination with the City’s legislative consultant may also <br />present the legislative proposal in question to the Governance Sub-Committee for <br />review. The City Manager may propose to the City Council a position on such <br />legislation if it is determined to be in the City’s best interest. <br />1.5 Any correspondence developed under this policy shall be copied to the full City <br />Council. Whenever possible, City correspondence will come from the Mayor or in the <br />Mayor’s absence the Vice Mayor or City Manager, unless under extenuating <br />circumstances as outlined in section 2 of this policy. <br />2. Advocacy Position Adoption in Extenuating Circumstances: It is important to recognize <br />that the State and Federal legislative practices do not adhere to the same timing as local <br />agencies who must comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act. <br />2.1 If time is of the essence, and a significant item requires action before approval can be <br />obtained as outlined in section 1 of this policy, action can be taken by the Mayor or <br />City Manager without approval, if the legislative proposal is consistent with the <br />following guidelines: <br />a.Does not directly conflict with the Council adopted legislative platform AND <br />b.Would directly impact the City’s finances, responsibilities, legal authority, <br />discretion or operations, or a significant portion of the residential or business <br />community of Redwood City that could, in turn impact City government <br />finances, responsibilities, legal authority, discretion or operations AND <br />c.Is intended to protect or increase local revenues, OR <br />d.Is intended to protect or increase local control, OR <br />e.Is intended to protect or increase funding or otherwise benefit specific <br />programs, services or infrastructure utilized in Redwood City, OR <br />6.F. - Page 10 of 13 <br />101