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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JOHN WOHLMUTH, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WESTERN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
DATE : FEBRUARY 23, 1995
RECOMMENDATION
By Minute Motion, authorize the City of Palm Desert to join Western
Government Research Association as an Affiliate Associate Member.
BACKGROUND
The Western Government Research Association (WGRA) produces The Job
Finder, a publication advertising position announcements , publishes
educational materials and newsletters, acts as a clearinghouse for
research information and management trends for western local
governments, and conducts workshops, institutes and conferences .
The City of Palm Desert utilizes WGRA services for position
openings and as a reliable source for research information.
An affiliate associate membership costs $750 per year and receives :
1 . Four sets of WGRA' s newsletter, journals and reports .
2 . Discounts for workshops and conferences .
3 . Free use of The Job Finder for annoucing available positions .
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City of Palm
Desert to join WGRA. Adequate funds are in the City Manager' s
budget for membership.
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JOHN WOHLMUTH BRUCE ALTMAN
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WGRA'S ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
The Associate Membership Program is offered at two levels of service and benefits. Following
is a listing of services and benefits:
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COOPERATING ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
($1,500 per year)
1. Designation of 8 staff as WGRA Individual Members, each receiving WGRA's
Newsletter, journals and reports.
2. Discounts of 45 percent for workshops, institutes, and conferences - for every employee
in the organization registering for a WGRA training program.
3. Free utilization of The Job Finder for announcing available positions in the organization.
AFFILIATE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
($750 per year)
1. Designation of 4 staff as WGRA Individual Members, each receiving WGRA's
Newsletter, journals and reports.
2. Discounts of 30 percent for workshops, institutes, and conferences - for every employee
in the organization registering for a WGRA training program.
3. Free utilization of The Job Finder for announcing available positions in the organization.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
JOIN WGRA's ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAM TODAY
❑ YES - Enroll my Organization as an Associate Member today.
Today's Date
Name
Position
Organization
Business Address
City Zip
Please Check Category of Membership:
in "Affiliate" Associate Membership - $ 750
❑ "Cooperating" Associate Membership - $1500
❑ Check enclosed for $
in Bill us for $
Signature
Your organization will receive the services outlined in the Associate Program you selected
immediately upon receipt by WGRA of this Associate Membership Application Form.
Membership is for 12 months. Please mail Payment or Purchase Order to : WGRA
Associate Membership Program.
❑ YES - We are interested in joining WGRA's Associate Membership
Program. Please send me additional information.
❑ YES - We are interested, but cannot join at this time. Keep me on
your mailing list.
WESTERN GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH AS
SOCIATION
ATION
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