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RESOLUTION NO. 11520 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS COUNCIL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a certain manual entitled “Council
Policies and Procedures” to define and ensure the proper conduct of the City’s business
by the City Council and in compliance with State law and the City’s Charter and
Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Council periodically revises its Council Policies and Procedures
to ensure clarity, consistency with State law, and conformity with the City Charter and
Ordinances.
WHEREAS, Council Members have an annual professional development budget
to use towards improving their understanding of and proficiency in municipal affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 2.5 - General Procedures and Limitations – of the Council
Policies and Procedures Manual is hereby amended, to add the following section that
read as follows:
2.5.6 Council Volunteers – Council members may use interns/volunteers to help
with various tasks related to council activities, including but not limited to research,
constituent outreach, and administrative support. Interns/volunteers should not be
used for any campaign-related activities. Council members have the discretion to
show appreciation to their volunteers through letters of recommendation, gift cards,
or through other means of supporting their professional development. Any City
funds spent on intern/volunteer support will be funded through the council
member’s allocated professional development budget. All Council
interns/volunteers are required to fill out the City Affiliate Registration and Waiver
Form.
SECTION 2. Any provision of the Council Members’ annual professional
development budget towards Council Member Interns serves a public purpose in that the
interns are helpful in providing necessary research, constituent outreach, and
administrative support to Council Members in their official capacity.
SECTION 3. A copy of the Council Policies and Procedures Manual shall be
maintained on file in the Office of the City Clerk, shall be distributed to all Council
members and department heads and shall be available to the public online and during
reasonable business hours.
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SECTION 4. Resolution Number 11341 (2022 Series) is hereby amended and
superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Council Member Shoresman,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of September 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick,
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington,
City Clerk