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March 5, 2013
To: League Membership
From: Chris McKenzie, Executive Director
Re: Proposed Amendments to League Bylaws
At its February meeting, the League's Board of Directors approved submitting 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 2/3`a vote of
those Directors present. Currently, the Board may take positions with a simple majority
vote.
The Board's purpose in submitting the first proposed amendrnent is to encourage members to
seek concurrence of other cities and city officials that the subject of a proposed resolution is a
substantial one and of broad interest and importance to cities. The Board's purpose in submitting
the second proposed amendment is to ensure that when the Board considers a position on
possibly controversial statewide ballot measures, the Board's ultimate decision represents a
broad consensus of the Directors.
The language of the proposed amendments is provided in the attached Resolution. To be
approved, the Bylaws require each amendment must receive a 2/3'�d vote of those members
voting. To consult the League's Bylaws: go to www.cacities.or�. The link is at the bottom of the
page.
As provided in the League's Bylaws, the Board of Directars is submitting these amendments to
the membership for approval by mail ballot. Please return the enclosed ballot, signed by an
authorized city official, by April 19, 2013.
Ballots may be submitted by email to: ballots@cacities.org.
By mail to:
League of California Cities
Attn: Ballots
1400 K Street,4t" Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Or by fax to: (916) 658-8240
Thank you for your attention to this important matter concerning the League's governance. If
you have questions, please direct them to Patrick Whitnell, General Counsel at
pwhitn ell @ caciti es.org.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEAGUE BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS,the League of California Cities is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation under
California law and,as such,is governed by corporate bylaws; and
WHEREAS,the League's Board of Directors periodically reviews the League's bylaws for issues
of clarity,practicality,compliance with current laws, and responsiveness to membership interests; and
WHEREAS, the League Board of Directors at its February 7-8, 2013 meeting approved
submitting the following amendments to the League's bylaws to the League's membership by mailed
ballot:
1. Article VI, section 2 of the League's bylaws is amended to read as follows:
"Resolutions may originate from city officials,city councils, regional divisions,functional
departments,policy committees, or the League Board or by being included in a petition signed by
designated voting delegates of ten percent of the number of Member Cities.Except for petitioned
resolutions, all other resolutions must be submitted to the Lea�ue with documentation that at least five or
more cities, or citv officials from at least five or more cities have concurred in the resolution"
2. A new Article VII, section 16 is added to the League's bylaws to read as follows:
"Section 16: Positions on Statewide Ballot Measures.
Notwithstanding anv other provision of these bvlaws the League Board ma tY ake aposition on a
statewide ballot measure bv a 2/3rd vote of those Directors present."
Now,therefore,be it
RESOLVED,that the League Board of Directors at its Apri124-25, 2013 meeting in Sacramento,
California,after a canvass of mailed ballots, has deternuned that the above amendments to the League bylaws
have been approved by a 2/3`d vote of those Member Cities voting. These amendments shall take effect 60
days after the approval of this resolution.
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Ballot on Bylaws Amendments
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Does your city vote to approve the amendment of article VI, section 2 of
the League's bylaws relating to submission of resolutions to the
League's General Assembly as set forth in the Proposed Resolution and
incorporated by reference in this ballot?
,
es
o No
Does your city vote to approve the addition of article VII, section 16 to the
League's bylaws relating to the League Board vote threshold for taking
positions on statewide ballot measures as set forth in the Proposed
Resolution and incorporated by reference in this ballot?
Yes
❑ No
Ballot returned by:
City Official Name
City Official Title
Please return this ballot by April 19, 2013 to:
League of California Cities
Attn: Ballots
1400 K Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
or by email to: ballots@cacities.orq
or by fax to: (916) 658-8240
Thanks in advance for your participation in this important decision.
Klassen, Rachelle
From: Lorraine Okabe[OkabeL@cacities.org]
Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 11:59 AM
To: city_clerks@lists.cacities.org
Subject: [City_clerksj Mail Ballot for League Bylaws Amendments
Attachments: ATT00001..txt
Hiclerks:
The League leaves it to the discretion of each city on how to cast your vote for the League bylaws amendments. We
expect most cities will put it on the council agenda, but some cities may feel their mayor or city manager has the
authority to cast the vote for the city. The League will accept whatever method the city chooses.
Lorraine Okabe
Assistant Director, Education&Conferences
League of California Cities
p: 916.658.8236 � f: 916.658.8240
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814
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