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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWestern Government Research Association 117— 6 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. -?-kteL0 J JOHN WOHLMUTH BRUCE ALTMAN ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MENRGEEOUNCIL/ACT TOPPY MANAGER APPROVED Y DENIED lr RECEIVED OTHER MEETING DS,1';./2 C AYES: y- NOES: (71.&-42 ABSENT: �Zo7c-(2_ ABSTAIN: -7-0,,,-Q VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City Clerk's Office 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: Ve,p0 f •4'0 • SSd N� 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 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Suite 201 ; Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (310)795-6694 FAX (310)795-6697