HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 2270 1973-11-26
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RESOLUTION NUMBER ;(:J7 tJ
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO REFRAIN
FROM TAKING A POSITION ON BALLOT MEASURES OF
STATEWIDE INTEREST PRIOR TO A VOTE OF ALL MEMBER
CITIES.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities
has in certain instances taken a public position on contro-
versial ballot measures of vital statewide interest without
first polling the member cities; and
WHEREAS, the position taken by the Board of Directors in these matters
does not always accurately reflect the true opinion of all
or even a majority of the League membership; and
WHEREAS, the Board's action has resulted in League-endorsed political
campaign statements appearing on the radio, television, and
in the news media; and
WHEREAS, in order to avoid possible bias and prejudice, the League's
policy positions on ballot measures of statewide interest
should remain non-partisan until such time as a true expression
is obtained from all the member cities in General Assembly
or by a polling of the member cities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
that the Directors and Officers of the League of California Cities are
hereby requested to refrain from expressing a position on ballot measures
of statewide concern until such time as all League member cities have had
the opportunity to voice their opinions on such issues;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the League of California
Cities make this a part of its official policy;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to send
a copy of this Resolution to each member city in the Orange County Division
of the League of California Cities, and to each member of the Board of
Directors of the League of California Cities.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the Cit~f Seal Bach,
California, at a meeting thereof held on the r;?kl.!. day of ~,
1973 by the following .ute: _ -1. .1
AYES: Counci lmert(...) ,A,,,L~ A....-y<:)..6.6/d'-A~-'~~b~
NOES: councilmenJ2I-.l/
ABSENT: Councilmen_~~
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