July 30, 2012
Issue #80

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MSRB Elects San Diego Chief Operating Officer Jay M. Goldstone as 2013 Board Chair

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) announced last week the names of its board of directors’ officers for fiscal year 2013. Jay M. Goldstone, chief operating officer of the city of San Diego and a public member of the MSRB board of directors, will serve as MSRB chair beginning Oct. 1.

Key words: Municipal Finance

Local Leaders Invited to Join White House Local Innovation Call

Local government leaders and their staff are invited to a call with U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park and Deputy Chief Technology Officer Chris Vein on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the Obama Administration’s innovation work with local governments and the open government innovation partnership.

Key words: Technology, Meetings and Events, Federal

AB 1050 Conference Call Set for Wednesday, Aug. 1

Member-Only Call Will Give Chance for Feedback on Final Bill Proposal

Join League staff for a discussion on AB 1050 (Ma), a bill that proposes to provide for a uniform collection of local and state taxes from consumers of prepaid communication services. This conference call is open to League members only and is an opportunity for impacted cities to be briefed on the final proposal and provide feedback.

Key words: Meetings and Events, Technology, Revenue and Taxation, Legislation

Register Now to Attend the Los Angeles County Division Board Installation Reception and Ceremony

The city of Redondo Beach and the League of California Cities’ Los Angeles County Division invite you to attend the installation of the division's 2012-2013 Executive Board Members on Aug. 2.

Key words: Meetings and Events