Policy and Resolutions
The development of League of California Cities policy is a multi-stage process involving a multitude of individuals and sub groups within the Cal Cities membership with the collective goal of representing the common interests of California’s cities with one voice. Policy developments is a key part of the Cal Cities legislative process. Cal Cities policies are recorded and published biennially in the Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles.
Annual Conference Resolutions
Cal Cities’ annual conference resolutions process is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. The deadline to submit resolutions was July 24.
This year, Cal Cites received two resolutions for consideration. The 2021 Annual Conference Resolutions Packet is available here.
The 2021 Policy Committee Recommendations to the General Resolutions Committee are available here.
2021 Annual Conference General Assembly Packet
2021 Final Report Annual Business Meeting
The Cal Cities president refers resolutions to Cal Cities policy committees for review and recommendation to the General Resolutions Committee (GRC). The GRC consists of representatives from each division, department, policy committee, and individuals appointed by the Cal Cities president. If the GRC approves the resolution, or if the resolution was approved by a policy committee but not by the GRC, the resolution is next considered by the General Assembly. Should a resolution be disapproved or referred back to a policy committee or the proponent by both the policy committee and GRC, the resolution will not proceed to the General Assembly. The GRC may also amend the resolution, prior to moving it forward for consideration by the General Assembly. Resolutions approved by the General Assembly become Cal Cities policy.
2021 General Resolutions Committee
2021 Policy Committee Recommendations to General Resolutions Committee
A letter, along with the voting delegate form, asking for the designation of voting delegates and alternatives is being sent via mail to all city managers and city clerks. The voting delegate packet is also available here.
For more information, please contact Meg Desmond.
2021 Resolutions Calendar and Deadlines
Before the Conference
Friday, August 6: General resolutions distributed to city officials and posted on the League Web site.
Wednesday, September 15: Policy committees will meet virtually to review general resolutions and make recommendations to the General Resolutions Committee on resolutions assigned to each committee.
Housing, Community and Economic Development
At the Conference
Upcoming Legislative Hearings
Cal Cities' weekly hearings update — distributed via Cal Cities Advocate — highlights upcoming legislative hearings on the bills that matter most to cities. Read the report each Wednesday.