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City Managers Discuss Reforms in Wake of City of Bell Scandal

Web Site Features Interactive ARRA Money and Project Tracking

Court Rules That Public Agencies Can Hire Contingent Fee Attorneys to Prosecute Public Nuisance Actions

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The League's online bill search makes it easy for city officials and others to track the League's position on bills, view letters that the League has sent to legislators or contact the League lobbyist working on a bill. League positions and lobbyist assignments are available for all League-tracked current session bills.

Click here to review the League's List of Major Bills Affecting Cities

Benefits and services available to League members include:

City Advocate Weekly: The League's weekly newsletter, delivered electronically.

Western City: The Monthly Magazine of the League of California Cities

MuniLink: The League's online guide, featuring searchable listings of products and services geared to meet municipal needs. Find products, services and interim management employees, as well as vendors.

Institute for Local Government: The research and education affliate of the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties.

City Programs: Find information about city financing, purchasing and investment programs.

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The League presents many opportunities for city officials to develop their leadership abilities and stay abreast of policy issues.

Educational programs are an integral part of the League's work to protect local control for cities in order to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

Check out our event calendar or program descriptions.

• Search Bills and Sample Letters
• Connect with your Regional Public Affairs Manager
• Attend a League Event
• Connect with League Partners
• Learn about Ballot Measures

Register for the League's 2010 Annual Conference. Scheduled for Sept. 15-17 at the San Diego Convention Center, the conference theme is "Rebuilding California from the Ground Up." More than 1,500 California mayors, council members, city officials and staff will be on-hand to discuss important issues facing cities. For more information or to register, visit www.cacities.org/ac.

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