League of Cities - Nat'l, amendNational League
of Cities
1301 Penmylvania Ave.. N.W.
Wa~ington D.C. 20(]84-1763
202~26-3888
Fax: 202-6263843
2t]ol Officers
July 12, 2001
To:
City Clerks of Direct Member Cities
From:
Donald J. Borut, Executive Director
Subject:
Opportunity to Present Proposed Amendments to the National
Municipal Policy and Separate Resolutions
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2001
NLC's direct member cities and state municipal leagues are invited to submit policy
proposals and resolutions by Friday, August 10, 2001, for maximnra consideration
before NLC' s Congress of Cities in Atlanta, Georgia. Procedures for submitting
such proposals are described in this mailing. Please disseminate this information
to your mayor, all members of the city council, and the city manager. If you
have questions about this form, call Keith Kirk at (202) 626-3176 or E-mail bim at
kirk@nlc.org.
GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY PROPOSALS
The National Municipal Policy is the comprehensive policy statement of the
National League of Cities/ It is subject to amendment at each annual business
meeting of NLC. Please submit proposed amendments or resolutions to the
National Municipal Policy using the format outlined on the enclosed inserts.
The National League of Cities' Board of Directors established the following
guidelines for policy proposals to be considered for adoption at the Congress of' '
Cities:
1. All policy proposals, whether amendments
~r ~parate resolutions:? % - x ~ ~-- ~. ~.~. · ~,-~ ..
needs, issues or
b. shall be concerned with federal government policy and, therefore, be
add~ to rede overnment makers;
c. shall heather contradict nor duplicate existing NLC policy statements,
except where they are intended to amend or repeal such policy;
d. s.h.all not comprom,se the independence or integrity of individual member
ones to pursue any course of action adopted by appropriate municipal
policy-making bodies; and
e. shall not compromise the authority of the NLC Board of Directors to
determine NLC's budget, programs, and priorities.
Pro.p~. sed amendments to the NationalMunicipal Policy should specify city
posmons on federal roles and responsibilities, policy goals, purposes, principles
and/or program characteristics within the broad subject areas. They should not
refer to proposed Congressional legislation by title, sponsor's name, or bill
nlnllber.
Resolutions should be restricted to those action-specific items of short-term
utility addressed to the Congress or the President. In separate resolutions,
specific reference to proposed legislation by title, sponsor's name, or bill number
is appropriate.
Resolutions shall be considered only when they do not conflict with or
contradict the existing National Municipal Policy.
I DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
All proposals received in NLC's offices by the close of business on August 10, 2001, will
be assigned to ne of NLC s seven steering committees for preliminary review at their
fall meetings. All proposals will be reviewed by the full policy committees when they
meet on Wednesday, December 5, in Atlanta. Members submitting proposals will be
notified of the committee to which their proposal is referred and the time and place of
the policy committee meeting. In order for a proposal to be considered, the sponsor
or a representative must appear before the policy committeein Atlanta to defend
All advance proposals to amend the NLC National Municipal Policy and advance
separate resolutions must be submitted to:
BY E-MAIL BY U.S. MAIL
kirk~nlc.org Keith Kirk - Proposals
as an attachment in Microsoft Word Policy Analysis & Development
using the suggested format National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Ste 550
Washington, D.C. 20004
Members are encouraged to submit their proposals by August 10 to allow for a
thorough review of the issues. Submitting a proposed amendment or alternative after
the deadline does not foreclose or in any way jeopardize its opportunity for
consideration. Proposals may be submitted at the policy committee meeting on
December 5. But submitting your proposal before the August 10 deadllne gives your
city the greatest chance for full consideration. Contact NLC' s Policy Office for more
information if necessary.
Further information regarding the NL C policy process may be secured prior to the Congress of
Cities from Keith Kirk at (202) 626-3176 or send an e-mail to kirkc~nlc, org.
CC: Executive Directors of State Municipal Leagues
Constituency Group Presidents
: **SAMP for FORMAT ONLY**
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL YOUTH COUNCIL WEF. K
frustration with the politi.~., process and attitudes regarding the political
prb-c~ can be formed and informed in the early years;, and '
WHEREAS,- involvement of our youth in our governmental process will provide thorn
with a better understanding of their civic obligations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National League of Cities should
support U.S. congressional legislation that establishes a National
Municipal Youth Council Week. Such councils shall be designated to
take youth people through the process of raising grievances, debating
issues and developing hypothetical programmatic solutions to these
problems.
TYPING~INSTRUCTIONS~.
We distribute your submission to NLC's membership exactly as
you submit it to us. It would help if you could follow,these
guidelines.
· Under the words "Proposed Resolution," type a one-line tide.
· Make sure to type in the resolution's sponsor (individual, city or
state municipal league).
<'"i NOTE: Please submit a 3 1/2 inch disk markedwith the name of
the software and a typed copy. Microsoft Word documents are
Submitt~lJ~ :¢dUSTBE COIVI~PLETED)
Date Recelved¢ (LEAVE BLANK)
Refmedt0; (LEAVE BLANK)
2001 CONGRESS OF CITIES
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED POLICY,
AMENDMENT OR RESOLUTION
Submitted bE: ' ~ Date:
'-~,-~,~*~:-~(:':(City or State Municipal League)
Name: ' ~- Title:
§§$$$$§ PLEASE TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW THIS LINE
To streng~en
and promote
cities as centers
of oppertuni~,
leadership, and
National League
of Cities
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Washington, D.C. 20004-1763
202-626-3000
Fax: 202-626 3043
Internet: www. nl¢.org
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President
DennisW Archer
Ma¥o~ Detroit, Michigan
John geStefano, Jn
Bob Knight
Donald J. Borut
July 12, 2001
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
PECEIVED
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City Clerks of Direct Member Cities
Donald J. Borut, Executive Director
Opportunity to Present Proposed Amendments to the National
Municipal Policy and Separate Resolutions
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2001
NLC's direct member cities and state municipal leagues are invited to submit policy
proposals and resolutions by Friday, August 10, 2001, for maximum consideration
before NLC' s Congress of Cities in Atlanta, Georgia. Procedures for submitting
such proposals are described in this mailing. Please disseminate this information
to your mayor, all members of the city council, and the city manager. If you
have questions about this form, call Keith Kirk at (202) 626-3176 or E-mail him at
kirk@nlc.org.
GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY PROPOSALS
The National Municipal Policy is the comprehensive policy statement of the
National League of Cities. It is subject to amendment at each annual business
meeting of NLC. Please submit proposed amendments or resolutions to the
NationalMunicipalPolicy using the format outlined on the enclosed inserts.
The National League of Cities' Board of Directors established the following
guidelines for policy proposals to be considered for adoption at the Congress of
i Cities
1. All policy proposals, whether amendments to the NationalMunicipal Policy
or separate resolutions:
shall -- in their subject matter -- concern shared policy and program
needs, issues or problems of the nation's municipal governments;
bo
shall be concerned with federal government policy and, therefore, be
addressed to federal government policy makers;
shall neither contradict nor duplicate existing NLC policy statements,
except where they are intended to amend or repeal such policy;
do
shall not compromise the independence or integrity of individual member
cities to pursue any course of action adopted by appropriate municipal
policy-making bodies; and
shall not compromise the authority of the NLC Board of Directors to
determine NLC's budget, programs, and priorities.
Proposed amendments to the National Municipal Policy should specify city
positions on federal roles and responsibilities, policy goals, purposes, principles
and/or program characteristics within the broad subject areas. They should not
refer to proposed Congressional legislation by title, sponsor's name, or bill
number.
Resolutions should be restricted to those action-specific items of short-term
utility addressed to the Congress or the President. In separate resolutions,
specific reference to proposed legislation by title, sponsor's name, or bill number
is appropriate.
Resolutions shall be considered only when they do not conflict with or
contradict the existing National Municipal Policy.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
All proposals received in NLC's offices by the close of business on August 10, 2001, will
be assigned to one of NLC's seven steering committees for preliminary review at their
fall meetings. All proposals will be reviewed by the full policy committees when they
meet on Wednesday, December 5, in Atlanta. Members submitting proposals will be
notified of the committee to which their proposal is referred and the time and place of
the policy committee meeting. In order for a proposal to be considered, the sponsor
or a representative must appear before the policy committee in Atlanta to defend it.
All advance proposals to amend the NLC NationalMunicipal Policy and advance
separate resolutions must be submitted to:
BY E-MAIL BY U.S. MAIL
kirk@nlc.org Keith Kirk - Proposals
as an attachment in Microsoft Word Policy Analysis & Development
using the suggested format National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Ste 550
Washington, D.C. 20004
Members are encouraged to submit their proposals by August 10 to allow for a
thorough review of the issues. Submitting a proposed amendment or alternative after
the deadline does not foreclose or in any way jeopardize its opportunity for
consideration. Proposals may be submitted at the policy committee meeting on
December 5. But submitting your proposal before the August 10 deadline gives your
city the greatest chance for full consideration. Contact NLC' s Policy Office for more
information if necessary.
Further information regarding the NL C policy process may be secured prior to the Congress of
Cities from Keith Kirk at (202) 626-3176 or send an e-mail to kirk@nlc, org.
CC: Executive Directors of State Municipal Leagues
Constituency Group Presidents
2001 CONGRESS OF CITIES
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED POLICY~
AMENDMENT OR RESOLUTION
Submitted by:
(City or State Municipal League)
Date:
Name:
Title:
PLEASE TYPE SINGLE SPACE BELOW THIS LINE
A sheet like this should accompany each proposed amendment to the National Municipal
Policy and each proposed resolution. It should describe the nature of the problem or
concern being addressed from a municipal perspective and discuss the proposed action
which is being advocated to address the problem. It should add to the information
contained in the body of the proposal.
**SAMPLE for FORMAT ONLY**
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL YOUTH COUNCIL WEEK
WHEREAS, frustration with the political process and attitudes regarding the political
process can be formed and informed in the early years; and
WHEREAS, involvement of our youth in our governmental process will provide them
with a better understanding of their civic obligations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National League of Cities should
support U.S. congressional legislation that establishes a National
Municipal Youth Council Week. Such councils shall be designated to
take youth people through the process of raising grievances, debating
issues and developing hypothetical programmatic solutions to these
problems.
TYPING INSTRUCTIONS
We distribute your submission to NLC's membership exactly as
you submit it to us. It would help if you could follow these
guidelines.
Under the words "Proposed Resolution," type a one-line title.
Make sure to type in the resolution's sponsor (individual, city or
state municipal league).
NOTE: Please submit a 3 1/2 inch disk marked With the name of
the software and a typed copy. Microsoft Word documents are
preferred. E-mails are also welcomed: kirk@nlc.org.
Submitted by: (MUST BE COMPLETED)
Date Received: (LEAVE BLANK)
Referred to: (LEAVE BLANK)