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q' A r a AB 1221 from page 1 ............... The League remains opposed to the measure, unless amended to provide constitutional protec- tion for local government revenues. The bill has a number of other additional issues that also need to be addressed. It is reported that AB 1221 will be sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File. This is a procedural action by the committee for any bill with cost implications for the state general fund. The committee will then review AS 1221 along with all other bills on "suspense" and make a determination which bills will move to the Assembly floor. The deadline for the Appropria- tions Committee to report all bills (including those on the Suspense File) to the floor is May 30 1 h. We understand that many city officials who plan to attend the Legislative Action Days on May 14 and 15 are also planning to attend the Appro- priations Committee hearing, starting on the morning of May 14. Any city officials who are in Sacramento on that day is certainly encouraged to attend the committee meeting. Because of the Suspense File procedures there may not be an actual hearing on the bill, with testimony, debate and all the other "normal" activities. Just a "heads up" on that possibility. 2003 CALIFORNIA CITIES HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE CALL FOR ENTRIES: DEADLINE MAY 16 Cities with innovative programs in a wide range of categories are encouraged to compete for awards through the League's prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program. The call for entries for the program was distributed on March 6 to more than 3,800 department directors. The Helen Putnam Award recognizes out- standing achievement and innovation by cities whose contributions to community residents and businesses have resulted in lower costs or more effective delivery of services. Particular attention and credit is given to entries specifically advancing the League's 2003 strategic priorities: • Protect city services and revenues from state budget cuts • Expand the supply of housing in California in balance with the location of jobs • Restore public confidence in government, particularly city government Awards will be given for programs and projects in the following areas: LOOKING FOR CALIFORNIA'S BEST TO FILL A POSITION IN YOUR CITY? Western City Magazine's job opportunity section is the source for job seekers looking for positions in local government. According to our reader survey, the job opportunity section is the best read section of our magazine! When you place an ad in Western City Magazine, it will be posted at no additional charge on our website, which receives over 60,000 hits per month. Call to place your recruitment ad today! 800 262 -1801 or visit our website Effective Advocacy • Housing Programs and Innovations • Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, and Community Involvement • Intergovernmental Relations and Regional Cooperation • Community Services and Economic Develop- ment • Planning and Environmental Quality • Internal Administration • Public Safety • Public Works, Infrastructure, Transportation Additional information and applications are available on the League's website at http:// www.cacities.org /helenputnam. PAGE 8 /PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site -- www.cacities.org