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- Analyzing Public Service Dilemmas
Everyday Ethics Columns - Ballot Measure Activities
Resources on California law relating to use of public resources for ballot measure-related activities - Campaigning for Office
- Education (AB 1234 Training)
Ethics Education (AB 1234 Training) - Ethics Tools
- Leading by Values
- Ethics Law Information
Plain language descriptions of what California's ethics rules require
- Analyzing Public Service Dilemmas
- Collaboration & Partnerships
Resources on strategies for partnerships among local agencies and tools for working through conflicts among agencies. - Local Government 101
Nuts and bolts information for those who want to understand core aspects of local agency operations better - Nonprofit Partnerships
- Public Engagement
- Public Engagement Basics and Best Practices
- Public Engagement Publications & Resources
- Public Engagement Topic Areas
- Engaging the Broader Community: Immigrants, Youth, and Congregations
- Online Engagement, Technology & Social Media
- Sustaining Public Engagement
- Resident Leadership Development and Citizen Academies
- Sustainable Communities
- Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change
- Sustainable Communities Learning Network
- Climate Change
- Climate Action & Sustainability Best Practices
- Energy Efficiency & Conservation
- Water & Wastewater Systems
- Green Building
- Waste Reduction & Recycling
- Climate-Friendly Purchasing
- Renewable Energy & Low-Carbon Fuels
- Efficient Transportation
- Land Use & Community Design
- Open Space & Offsetting Carbon Emissions
- Promoting Community & Individual Action
- Adapting to Climate Change
- Climate Action Plans
- Greenhouse Gas Inventories
- Climate Action & Sustainability Examples
- Energy Efficiency & Conservation Examples
- Water & Wastewater Systems Examples
- Green Building Examples
- Waste Reduction & Recycling Examples
- Climate-Friendly Purchasing Examples
- Renewable Energy & Low-Carbon Fuels Examples
- Efficient Transportation Examples
- Land Use & Community Design Examples
- Open Space & Offsetting Carbon Emissions Examples
- Promoting Community & Individual Action Examples
- Greenhouse Gas Inventory Examples
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- Bay Area Climate Action Examples
- Climate Action & Sustainability Resources
- Energy Efficiency & Conservation Resources
- Water & Wastewater System Resources
- Green Building Resources
- Waste Reduction & Recycling Resources
- Climate-Friendly Purchasing Resources
- Renewable Energy & Low-Carbon Fuels Resources
- Efficient Transportation Resources
- Land Use & Community Design Resources
- Open Space & Offsetting Carbon Emissions Resources
- Promoting Community & Individual Action Resources
- Climate Action Plan Resources
- Greenhouse Gas Inventory Resources
- Bay Area Climate Action Resources
- Climate-Related Events & Meetings
- Online Discussion Forums & Blogs
- Climate Action & Sustainability Best Practices
- Healthy Communities
- Land Use and Environment
- SB 375 Resource Center
- Case Stories
Land Use and Environment Case Stories - Land Use and Planning Resources
- Understanding the Basics of Land Use and Planning
Local officials are responsible for overseeing the planning and development of their communities. The Institute offers resources to help elected officials, planning commissioners, new staff members, and the public understand the basic elements of local planning in California. - Housing
- Planning Sustainable Communities
- Regional Planning
- Planning for Open Space
- Property Rights & Takings
- Participating Effectively in the Planning Process
- Land Use and Planning Websites and Organizations
- Understanding the Basics of Land Use and Planning
- SF Bay Area Climate Portal
Content page with Bay area local government resources
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This section explains, among other things, what counties, cities, schools and special districts do and under what legal authority. - Leadership Skills
- Making Decisions
- Working with Residents and the Media
- Fiscal Stewardship
- Land Use
- Working With Staff
This section explains the division of labor between elected officials. - When Bad Things Happen
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- Honoring Public Service
Options for honoring those who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and served their communities well- Don Benninghoven Fellowship Program
The graduate student internship program honoring Don Benninghoven's distinguished 50 years of commitment to good government at the local level - Retirement Recognition
Options for honoring those who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and served their communities well
- Don Benninghoven Fellowship Program
- Jobs at ILG
The Institute welcomes assistance from talented individuals who share the Institute's commitment to good government at the local level. - Mission, Goal, Vision & Values
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- Support the Institute's Work
Find how you can sponsor the Institute's Annual Luncheon Symposiums at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.