DRAFT
CITY COUNCIL
HANDBOOK
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Kristin Eriksson, Assistant
City Manager
Background
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• March 3, 2025 – Council Norms
adopted
• March 10, 2025 – Direction to develop
handbook
• September 22, 2025 – Consider draft
and provide direction
• Approve final version at future meeting
• Intent of clarity and transparency in
Council procedures and operations
Handbook Contents
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• City Organization
• Council Duties
• District Elections & Citywide Governance
• Swearing In Process
• Mayor Pro Tem Appointment
• Duties of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Council Member Duties
Handbook Contents
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• Council Administration
• Compensation and Benefits
• Role of City Manager
• Training
• Brown Act
• Meeting Protocols
• Timing and Sequence
• Quorum
• Civility/Civil Discourse
• Agenda Order and Broadcasting
Recommendation
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• Provide direction to staff on any changes or additions to the draft Council Handbook
Questions?
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