The Institute’s ethics program offers practical
information on principles of public service ethics. In
addition, it provides plain-language explanations of California’s
ethics laws.
This section identifies ways in which local agencies are working together, as well as with community-based organizations, in service to shared constituencies and clients.
This program offers materials explaining the nuts and bolts of
local government structures and processes for newly-elected
officials, newly-hired staff, the media and members of the
public.
The Public Engagement pages of the Institute’s
website provide information and resources to help local officials
and their communities make good decisions about the design,
delivery and assessment of their public engagement processes.
Page content includes Iinks to Institute publications and tip
sheets on multiple public engagement topics and strategies,
stories of local government efforts to involve residents on a
variety of topics, best practices, and much more.
See the Public Engagement Program flyer here or
at right for a complete listing of the Institute’s resources and
services in this area. Click
here or at right for the Institute’s list of public
engagement guides, tip sheets and rosters.
The Institute’s Sustainable Communities
programs help local officials identify and apply policies
and best practices that support sustainable communities — places
that foster and maintain a high quality of life for their
residents on an ongoing basis.
The Public Engagement pages of the Institute’s
website provide information and resources to help local officials
and their communities make good decisions about the design,
delivery and assessment of their public engagement processes.
