HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Policy No. 300-04 - Seminars and Conferences
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Seminars and Conferences Policy No. 300-4
Effective Date: 5/18/93
Revised: 11/27/01
Revised: 9/12/06
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BACKGROUND
Many seminars and conferences of interest to City officials are offered regularly
throughout the State. In particular, the Annual Meeting of the League of California Cities
provides a wealth of opportunities to learn and share information beneficial to public
officials.
PURPOSE
This Policy guides the budget process with respect to City Council Member attendance at
seminars and conferences. It also imposes a requirement that Council Members who
attend such events report back to the City Council. Travel expenses and reimbursement
policies and procedures are addressed in Policy No. 300-3.
POLICY
Attendance
Attendance at seminars and conferences for elected officials sponsored by the League of
California Cities is encouraged. Councilmember attendance at such seminars and
conferences shall not require further City Council action following approval in the annual
budget process. If not provided for in the City’s budget, attendance at seminars and
conferences will require City Council approval and appropriation to cover necessary
costs.
The Mayor and Chair of the Redevelopment Agency are authorized to travel to any other
seminars and conferences, or other City business without prior Council/Agency approval.
All other Council Members/Agency Board Members must receive approval of a majority
of the Council/Agency.
Reporting Requirement
Every elected and appointed official that attends a seminar or conference paid for in
whole or in part by the City shall provide a written or verbal report to the City Council or
his/her respective Commission or Board at the regularly scheduled meeting following the
event. The report shall include a summary of the courses and activities attended. Written
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Seminars and Conferences Policy No. 300-4
Effective Date: 5/18/93
Revised: 11/27/01
Revised: 9/12/06
Page No. 2 of 2
materials distributed at conferences and seminars paid for by the City shall be provided to
the City Clerk to be maintained in the City Council offices.
HISTORY
Revised by Resolution No. 2006-152 9/12/06