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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT Date: May 20, 1999 To: John Jermanis, City Manager From: Wandzia GrycA4QZ-RyManager APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL 4Jo LiJermanisCiger (2bSb� Subject: Amendment to the City Council Handbook re: Guidelines for City Council Members Seeking Outside Governmental Appointments SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The City Council Rules and Communications Committee recommends that the City Council approve the recommended guidelines for City Council Members seeking outside governmental appointments as an amendment to the City Council Handbook. This item will be placed on the City Council's June 7, 1999 agenda for Council's consideration. DISCUSSION At the Rules and Communications Committee meeting of April 27, 1999, the Committee discussed the issue of Council Members seeking outside governmental appointments. Committee Members agreed on the following recommended guidelines for inclusion in the City Council Handbook: Outside Governmental Appointments If a Council Member decides to seek an outside governmental appointment (e.g., through the State or National League of Cities), the following guidelines will be observed: • Staff support will not be provided to assist in the appointment application process or any follow-up thereof, • The City will not pay Travel Per Diem for travel associated with the appointment process; • There will be no commitments of other City resources to assist in the appointment process. CONCLUSION The City Council Rules and Communications Committee recommends that the City Council approve the attached guidelines for inclusion in the City Council Handbook. 15 ..