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<br />INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT <br />ANNOUNCES LEGACY PROGRAM <br /> <br />Looking for a way to make an enduring contri- <br />bution to good local government at a statewide <br />level? The Institute for Local Government's <br />Legacy Program is one opportunity. <br /> <br />The Institute (formerly known as the Institute <br />for Local Self Government) is the League's re- <br />search arm. Founded in 1955, the Institute's <br />mission is to develop forward-thinking resources <br />to assist local officials in their service to their <br />communities. <br /> <br />In 2004, the Institute's board of directors <br />established the Institute's endowment fund as a <br />way of providing individual local officials with a way <br />to support the Institute's ongoing efforts in support <br />of good government at the local level. The <br />Institute's endowment, known as the Legacy Fund, <br />accepts individual contributions, surplus campaign <br />funds and bequests. <br /> <br />Donors to the Legacy Fund will be recognized <br />on the Institute's Website (www.ilsQ.orQ). Other <br />forms of recognition are under discussion and <br />suggestions are welcome. <br /> <br />The Institute's work is focused in four key <br />areas: <br /> <br />. Ethics in public service; <br />. Housing and land use; <br />. Fiscal stewardship; and <br />. Civic engagement and public participation. <br /> <br />For more information about the Institute's <br />work, visit www.ilsQ.orQ or contact the Institute's <br />Executive Director, JoAnne Speers, at <br />916.658.8233. <br /> <br />For more information on this and <br />other Institute issues, visit <br />www.ilsg.org. <br /> <br />9 ,A - ~ <br /> <br />HELEN PUTNAM AWARDS CAll FOR <br />ENTRIES: CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE <br />IN CITY GOVERNMENT <br /> <br />Does your city have a program that resulted in <br />a more effective delivery of services to the com- <br />munity? Then now is the time to get your de- <br />served recognition by applying for the 2005 Cali- <br />fornia Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence. <br />It's an opportunity to thank your employees and <br />collaborators, gain the appreciation of your resi- <br />dents and feel proud of outstanding contributions <br />made to better your city. <br /> <br />The Helen Putnam Award recognizes the <br />excellence of California cities as demonstrated by <br />beneficial innovations, resourceful efficiencies, <br />improved public service and overall enhanced <br />public trust and support. <br /> <br />Categories for the 2005 Helen Putnam Awards <br /> <br />1. Effective Advocacy, Intergovernmental Rela- <br />tions and Regional Cooperation <br />2. Housing Programs and Innovations <br />3. Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics and Community <br />Involvement <br />4. Community Services and Economic Develop- <br />ment <br />5. Planning and Environmental Quality <br />6. Internal Administration <br />7. Public Safety <br />8. Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation <br />9. Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City <br />Government <br />10. League Partners Award for Excellence <br /> <br />To qualify, entries must demonstrate that your <br />city offered a program or service that has proven <br />measurable success within a minimum of one <br />year of actual implementation. <br /> <br />The submission deadline is May 14,2005. <br />Applications were recently mailed to all cities. The <br />application is also available to download on the <br />League's Website at www.cacities.orQ/ <br />helenputnam. <br /> <br />PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 3 <br /> <br />Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.cacities.org <br />