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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-270
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTION CHECK-OFF PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ACTION FOR BETTER
CITIES THROUGH VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Whereas, as a general rule, communities are in a better position than State government
to make decisions governing local affairs, educate the citizenry as to the benefits of strong local
government, and advocate on behalf of cities; and
Whereas, measures enacted through the legislative process, as well as by statewide
ballot initiatives, over the past 20 years have produced the unintended consequences of
destabilizing city finances and have weakened the ability of city residents to govern local
affairs through their elected community representatives; and
Whereas, several statewide commissions and study groups are preparing
recommendations for local government reform which may be considered by the voters through
the initiative process, and cities may wish to propose changes proactively as well; and
Whereas, many of the "local government reform" changes proposed by others which
will appear on a statewide ballot are likely to further weaken constitutional protections of local
self determination unless information is provided to the voters using conventional campaign
methods; and
Whereas, Action for Better Cities was created by the Board of Directors of the League
of California Cities for that purpose; and
Whereas, elected and appointed officials in local government have the opportunity to
provide leadership in Action for Better Cities through voluntary financial assistance; and
Whereas, monies collected by Action for Better Cities shall be limited to those
programs and efforts intended specifically for strengthening the position of local government
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Common Council of
the City of San Bernardino, that:
Section 1: There is hereby established the Voluntary Contribution Check-Off
Program of the City of San Bernardino.
Section 2: Elected and appointed officials in the City of San Bernardino are eligible
to participate in the program.
Section 3: The purpose of the Program is to allow elected and appointed officials to
direct the City of San Bernardino to remit a portion of their salary payable to Action for Better
Cities.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTION CHECK-OFF PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ACTION FOR BETTER
CITIES THROUGH VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Section 4:
Participation in the Program is voluntary.
Section 5: The City Administrator is directed to do all things necessary and proper
to implement the Program established by this Resolution including, but not limited to,
preparing appropriate forms to be completed by participating elected and appointed officials,
and by carrying out the direction of the participating elected and appointed officials by
remitting a portion of their salary to Action for Better Cities.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY
CONTRIBUTION CHECK-OFF PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ACTION FOR BETTER
CITIES THROUGH VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at aj t. reg. meeting thereof, held on the
20th day of August, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
NAYS
ABSTAIN ABSENT
AYES
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ESTRADA
LIEN
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MC GINNIS
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SCHNETZ
SUAREZ
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ANDERSON
MCCAMMACK
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Citr-clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this Z''', i nl
day of August
2001.
Approved as to
Form and legal content:
Valles, Mayor
of San Bernardino
JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
By: