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7A POLICY from page 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.age 19 What Are League Policy Committees? The League's eight policy committees are composed of city officials from around the state. Policy committees help to make League policy by review- ing legislation, suggesting broad new policy guide- lines and studying key issues impacting cities. Policy committees were created by the League's board of directors to assist it in its policy delibera- tions. The eight standing policy committees are: Administrative Services · Community Services · Employee Relations · Environmental Quality Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED) · Public Safety · Revenue and Taxation Transportation, Communication and Public Works (TCPW) What Is the Role of League Policy Commit- tees? More than 400 elected and appointed city officials serve on policy committees, and partici- pate directly in establishing League policy. They add their collective expertise, wisdom and opinions to the policy debate that is the foundation of League policy. Recommendations from the policy committees are forwarded to the League's board of directors. Policy Committee Meetings in 2007 Almost Set. Policy committees generally meet three to four times per year at facilities near an airport served by Southwest Airlines. Meetings are held on Thursdays and Fridays and generally run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include lunch. The locations generally rotate between north and south and the meeting days switch each year. For 2007, the meeting dates and locations are as follows: January 11-12 in Sacramento and March 29-30 in Ontario; June dates are likely to be 28-29 at a Northern California location to be determined, but this is still tentative. Thursday meetinas will be: Community Services; Employee Relations; Revenue and Taxation; Public Safety Friday meetings will be: Administrative Services; Environmental Quality; HCED; TCPW How To Become A Policv Committee Mem- .b!u:? It is easy to become a member of a policy committee. First, decide what policy areas inter- est you, and which policy committee you would like to serve on. Second, ask your division or department president to appoint you to that policy committee. Third, if those slots are already filled, you may request the League president to appoint you to a committee. The majority of appointments are made each year between October and De- cember. Please be aware that all appointments end at the conclusion of each year's annual conference. Re-aDoointments are not automatic and must be requested each year. League bylaws provide that each division has two appointments and each department has one appointment. The League president may appoint 16 members to each policy committee. If you wish to pursue a League Presidential Appointment, please write or e-mail League President Maria Alegria with your request. It is helpful to include a brief background statement about yourself. In addition, remember to indicate on which committee you wish to serve. League Presidential Appointment requests should be sent to the League's office: c/o Linda Welch Hicks, 1400 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. E.maH requests are acceptable and should be sent to Ihicks@cacities.org. Questions? If you have questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact League staff at (916) 658-8224. Visit the League's Official Website--.www.cacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS. PAGE 3 October 13, 2006 . Issue #40