REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 07/03/2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Council Member Jacque Casillas
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TRAVEL REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEMBER JACQUE CASILLAS TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to consider approving the advance travel request for Council Member Jacque Casillas to attend the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve the advance request for Council Member Jacque Casillas to attend 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The estimated total cost for the requested trip is $989.27, which includes registration, meals, and transportation.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. Expo will feature speakers and timely presentations on key topics for local leaders, plus numerous opportunities for peer-to-peer sharing with other California city officials. The Expo will be brimming with opportunities to engage with organizations providing city services. Importantly, Cal Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly and Resolutions process yearly at the conference. This is a unique opportunity to engage all members on significant policy issues to protect local control.
Administrative Policy No. 01200.001 (Travel and Other Expense Reimbursement Policy) requires all City Officials to obtain approval from the City Council for event registration and other related fees.
ANALYSIS:
The 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo will be held from October 16th to 18th, 2024, in Long Beach, California. Council Member Casillas has requested to attend the three-day event and represent the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
City Council Members' travel and other expense reimbursements are funded by the City Council's operating budget in the General Fu...
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