Full City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar schedule available

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Motivational speaker Milo Shapiro is this year’s City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar keynote speaker. A former software developer, project manager, and current improv professional, Shapiro will teach city clerks how to become more prepared, polished, and powerful speakers.

The seminar helps city clerks of all tenures respond to emerging challenges and conduct routine business. The 2024 seminar will cover a range of topics, including public records requests, council member onboarding, new election laws, and how to respond to hate speech and disruptions in council meetings.

On Thursday morning, Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., will join attendees for a fireside chat. A former assembly member and professor, Weber has fought to secure and expand civil rights for all Californians.

To view the full schedule and session descriptions, visit the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar webpage.

Registration and hotel information 

Registration for the full seminar starts at $550 for city officials from any Cal Cities member city. Seminar registration includes admission to all educational sessions, the Wednesday evening reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, Friday breakfast, and access to all program materials. The deadline to register is Dec. 4. Afterward, officials must register on-site if space is available.  

This year, the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar is at the Meritage in Napa. The Meritage is 55 miles from Oakland International Airport and 65 miles from both San Francisco International Airport and Sacramento International Airport.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a reduced rate for seminar attendees. The deadline to reserve a discounted hotel room is Nov. 14. Discounted rooms often sell out before the deadline, so register early! 

For more information, visit the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar webpage. For registration questions, please contact Conference Registrar Megan Dunn. If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, please email Amy Wade. For all other questions, please contact Kayla Boutros.