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1 Taking Charge: How You Can Give Your City The Lobbying influence It Deserves (MCI) Cities are in a unique position to influence the state Legislature and programs. Learn what effective 21st Century lobbying will involve, and how you can develop the skills and resources to be the best in this increasingly vital effort. Transportation And Infrastructure Funding This is the year for transportation funding for cities. Learn what is happening and how you can help ensure your city gets its share. Council -Staff Relations (MCI) A well-functioning team wins. In this two-part program, learn how you can help make your council -staff team a real and popular winner, able to deliver victories for your residents. State Resources To Help Cities Many State programs are of great benefit to cities. This session offers you the chance to learn more about some of them, and very importantly, to develop relations with key State officials involved in those programs. After this briefing session, these officials will be available for informal discussions. 4:00 — 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions The Basics Of Municipal Law (MCI) 47 Community Banking: Changes, Trends And Opportunities (sponsored by the African-American Caucus of the League) Council -Staff Relations (MCI) V This session is the conclusion of the earlier session. Latino Caucus Session TBA 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. Caucus Receptions African-American Caucus Latino Caucus Evening Free Friday, July 28, 2000 7:15 — 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Discussion Forums Coastal Cities Forum Elected Educators Forum Small Cities Forum Division President's Forum 9:00 — 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Complying With FPPC And Conflict Of Interest Regulations (MCI)' Complying with conflict of interest and disclosure requirements can be daunting. This session will brief you on the latest requirements and interpretations so you can stay out of trouble. Controlling Your City's Destiny: "Smart Growth"And Its Challenges "Smart Growth" is a popular concept, but what is it really? How can you apply it in your city? Explore this concept from the perspective of elected officials. 10:45 — 12:00 Noon Concluding General Session In The City Of Belonging David Whyte, Poet and Organizational Advisor Experience an insightful new perspective on cities, our relationship to them, and our relationship to each other. This internationally renowned poet, author, and advisor will provide a memorable and valuable closure to our Lathering. Noon Adjourn 1:30 p.m. Elected Officials Leadership Academy Begins Elected Officials Redevelopment Seminar Begins Plan your travel to stay for the Elected Officials Redevelopment Seminar and the Elected Officials Leadership Academy programs on Friday afternoon and Saturday moming. For details of each program, see the announcements that have been mailed to all mayors and council members. They may be viewed on the League's web page at www.cacities.or,,; or obtained by fax -on -demand at 800/572-5720; or requested by calling 916/658-8227. Reminder: The Ralph M. Brown Act does not apply to conferences simple because a majority of the city council or other covered body attends. However, a majority of the body may not discuss among themselves specific substantive issues at such conferences. Any such discussion is subject to the Brown Act and must oeen in a meeting that complies with its requirements. Elected Officials Leadership Academy Get credit toward completing the League's Elected Officials Leadership Academy by attending the sessions identified with this symbol. The Academcurt y criculum ,an You with a solid understanding of all the key subjects and skills you need to be an effective and successful nmyor at, council member: well prepared to serve Your city and your constituents. The Acadenry encourages and provides recognition for education. It furetions on the honor system. Completion of the Academy presumes one has pm ticipated in the educational sessions claimed.