Schedule/Sessions

Join us for new learning formats, timely topics and quality content. Below is a list of preliminary concurrent and general sessions. Need more detail? Watch the website for dates, times, speakers and late breaking sessions.

This year, the State mandated trainings for all newly elected officials on Harassment Prevention (AB 1661) and Public Service Ethics (AB 1234) will be offered as webinars separate from the New Mayors & Council Members Academy. Attendees will receive a single use coupon code for complimentary registration for a future AB 1234 and AB 1661 training (must be used before August 31, 2021). We anticipate the first round of trainings to be in February, 2021.

Please note, sessions and speakers are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.



Thursday, January 20
Morning Coffee Chat with the Department Executive Committee
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
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An Irregular Meeting of the City Council of Dysfunction Junction: The Do’s and Don’ts of Conducting a Public Meeting
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Your Cal Cities and How To Use It
1:00 - 1:45 p.m
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Developing an Effective City Council and City Manager Team: The Key to Good Governance and City
2:00 - 3:30 p.m
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Friday, January 21
Morning Coffee Chat with Cal Cities Board Officers and Executive Director
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Financial Responsibilities, City Revenues Workshop
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Thursday, January 27
Morning Coffee Chat with Your Regional Division
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
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Effective Advocacy and Key City Issues
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Policy Role in Land Use Planning
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Your Legal Powers and Obligations
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Friday, January 29
Morning Coffee Chat with the Department Executive Committee and Premier League Partners
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Communications and Civic Engagement
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
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From Dangerous Discourse to Extraordinary Engagement: Changing the Conversation on Inclusion
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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