Commissioner’s Handbook

Table of Contents

 
Letter of Welcome and Appreciation

Tab 1: Background Information

–         History of Los Gatos

–         General Plan

–         Mission Statement

–         Guiding Principles 

Tab 2:  Town Government Components

–         Town Government Structure 
Town of Los Gatos Commission, Committee and Board Descriptions

–         Public/Private Matrix

–         Organizational Chart

Tab 3:  Board, Commission, and Committee Policies and Procedures

–         Roles and Responsibilities 

–         Brown Act and Operating Procedures 

–         Applicable Town Policies and Resolutions

Tab 4:  Effective Board, Commission, and Committee Members

–         Best Practices for Excellent Performance 

Tab 5:  Board, Commission, and Committee Meeting Management

–         Guidelines for Effective and Efficient Meetings 

–         Making the Public Feel Welcome 

Tab 6:  Board, Commission, and Committee Specific Information

–         Commission Roster 

 Tab 7:  Reference Materials
        –      State Mandated Ethics Requirements (AB 1234) 
        –         Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700
        –         Council Code of Conduct 
 

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