Well first we are becoming aware of the power of these groups and trying to pass on what we find.
What next?
Since our elected officials are not speaking for us, should Conservatives form a Non-Govermental Organization to be able to counter-attack public policy influenced by all the other NGO's?
I'm I way off base here? I can surely see that just getting their activiy out in the light is not enough.
2001 Annual Conference Policy Committees
To assist the Board in its policy process, the League has eight standing policy committees. Close to 400 city officials, serve on the League policy committees. The policy committees meet quarterly, prior to each Board of Directors meeting. Membership on league policy committees is guided by the following principles:
A Majority of policy committee members must be elected officials. Each department may appoint one representative to each policy committee. Each division may appoint two representatives to each policy committee. League affiliates may appoint one representative to appropriate policy committees. The League president may appoint fourteen additional members to provide added expertise as well as geographic and population balance. The process assures broad access for city officials to both initiate discussion and influence decisions. The eight standing policy committees are:
Administrative Services
Community Services
Employee Relations
Environmental Quality
Housing, Community and Economic Development
Public Safety
Revenue and Taxation
Transportation, Communications and Public Works
For more information on the League’s policy development process, please contact Marian Avila at 916.658.8224 or avilam@cacities.org.