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The Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee reviews issues related to transparency, technology (open data), healthcare, elections, and political reform. Additionally, the committee oversees pensions and workers compensation reform, as well as other labor-related issues. 

 

Policy Committee

Committee Leadership
2024 Chair - Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, Council Member, Cerritos

2024 Vice Chair - Jaime Patino, Council Member, Union City

Committee Members

The committee's membership is comprised of representatives from each of the Cal Cities professional departments, regional divisions, and caucuses, and appointments by the Cal Cities president.

2024 Policy Committee membership roster.

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Meeting Agendas and Highlights

The Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee will meet in 2024 on the following dates and times:

  • Thursday, March 21, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
    Marriot Burbank Airport Hotel
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  • Thursday, June 20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Virtual
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    CalPERS Update: How We Got Here and What’s Next

    October 14, 2021 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

    Register

    For many cities, pension costs are the second-largest budget line item after salaries. CalPERS is currently considering a possible adjustment to the discount rate, which will impact city budgets. This webinar will educate city officials in preparation for the important decisions being made by the CalPERS Board of Administration and bring them up to speed on what is taking place at CalPERS.

    CalPERS Chief Executive Officer Marcie Frost, with CalPERS Board Member, League of California Cities Board Member, and Palm Springs City Council Member Lisa Middleton, will give a historical perspective about how we got here and what big issues and decisions are facing the CalPERS system.

    Join this webinar to learn about where we were in 2000, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act, the performance of the investment fund, the recently triggered Funding Risk Mitigation Policy, the ongoing Asset Liability Management Review (conducted every four years by the board), possibilities for further adjusting the discount rate, potential increases for PEPRA member contributions, and a look at the impacts on future employer rates. 

    Moderator: 
    Leyne Milstein – Assistant City Manager, City of Sacramento

    Presenters:   
    Marcie Frost – CalPERS Chief Executive Officer 
    Lisa Middleton – Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palm Springs, CalPERS Board of Administration

    This webinar is complimentary to Cal Cities Members and League Partners. Non-member cities and all others will be charged $100. Register by October 13.

    For questions about how to register for the webinar, please contact Megan Dunn at mdunn@calcities.org. For all other questions, please contact Christina George at cgeorge@calcities.org.





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