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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
April 1, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Direct City Clerk to Return Ballot Designating the City Council's Vote
for the Two League of California Cities Amendments to Membership
Bylaws
The League of California Cities Executive Director, Chris McKenzie, forwarded two amendments
to the League’s Bylaws to the membership. The proposed amendments would amend the
Bylaws to provide that:
1. Resolutions submitted to the League for presentation to the General Assembly must be
concurred in by at least five or more cities or by city officials from at least five or more
cities.
2. The League Board may take a position on a statewide ballot measure by a 2/3rd vote of
those Directors present. Currently, the Board may take positions with a simple majority
vote.
As provided by the League’s Bylaws, the Board of Directors is submitting these amendments to
the membership for approval by mail ballot. The ballot must be returned by April 19, 2013.
Attached please find the letter from Mr. McKenzie along with the proposed resolution. Staff
respectfully requests the Council to determine how they would like to vote on the amendments
and direct the City Clerk to return the ballot to the League.
ATTACHMENTS:
League of California Cities Letter and Proposed Resolution (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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