During the transition from candidate to elected official, it will be helpful to review specific documents pertaining to the local agency.  A city manager or county executive may provide a newly elected official with a variety of materials, including but not limited to:

• Specific City Council or Board of Supervisor Adopted Policies
• Rules of Order (Robert’s, Rosenberg’s, etc.)
• Fiscal Year Budget Preparation Calendar
• Approved Board / Council Meeting Calendar
• Committee and Liaison Assignments
• Brown Act and Ethic Law Resources
• Agency’s General Plan
• Agency’s Adopted Budget
• Agency’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Emergency contact Information for executive staff and colleagues