Full City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar schedule available

By Cal Cities Education Staff

Attendees at this year’s City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar will hear from three powerhouse keynote speakers about work-life balance, workplace culture, and navigating public office. Held in November, the seminar helps clerks of all tenures respond to emerging challenges and conduct routine business.

The seminar will kick off on Nov. 12 with a keynote address from Seth Winterhalter on the realities of work-life balance. Winterhalter helps cities navigate leadership challenges and hosts The HaltingWinter Podcast, where municipal leaders have meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing local governments.

On Thursday, attendees will get a new law and elections update after hearing from California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., during a fireside chat. A former assembly member and professor, Dr. Weber has fought to secure and expand civil rights for all Californians.

Andy Masters will wrap up the conference on Friday with a fun and engaging look at how leadership is depicted in the media and how clerks can improve their city’s work culture. Masters is an award-winning author and international speaker who focuses on empowering government leaders and public servants.

This year's seminar will cover a range of topics, including election security, legal publication requirements, prohibited campaign activity, the California Public Records Act’s “catch-all” exemption, and administrative records. 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 $600 for city officials from any Cal Cities member city. Seminar registration includes admission to all educational sessions, Wednesday lunch and evening reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, and Friday breakfast. The deadline to register is Nov. 5. Afterward, officials must register on-site if space is available.  

This year, the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar is at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a reduced rate for seminar attendees. The deadline to reserve a discounted hotel room is Oct. 28. 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.