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
Every year at the Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities convenes a member-driven Resolutions process and General Assembly, which is is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. The deadline to submit Resolutions for the 2023 Resolutions process is July 22.
Additional information on the 2023 Resolutions process, as well as key dates and deadlines can be found below.
The Cal Cities president refers resolutions to Cal Cities policy committees for review and recommendation to the Resolutions Committee (RC). The RC consists of representatives from each caucus, division, department, policy committee, and individuals appointed by the Cal Cities president. If the RC approves the resolution, or if the resolution was approved by a policy committee but not by the RC, 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 RC, the resolution will not proceed to the General Assembly. The RC 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.
A letter, along with the Voting Delegate form, asking for the designation of Voting Delegates and alternatives is being mailed to all city managers and city clerks. The Voting Delegate packet will be sent to cities prior to the conference.
For more information, please contact Meg Desmond.
2023 Resolutions Calendar and Deadlines
July 22, 2023: Deadline to submit resolutions, 60 days prior to the opening of the annual conference.
At the Conference