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i ll OFCAI]GUE CITI E � S MISSION AND CORE BELIEFS To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. VISION To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities. About the League of California Cities Established in 1898,the League of California Cities is a member organization that represents California's incorporated cities. The League strives to protect the local authority and automony of city government and help California's cities effectively serve their residents.In addition to advocating on cities'behalf at the state capitol,the League provides its members with professional development programs and information resources,conducts education conferences and research,and publishes Western City magazine. O 2011 League of California Cities.All rights reserved. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dave Rosenberg is a Superior Court Judge in Yolo County.He has served as presiding judge of his court,and as presiding judge of the Superior Court Appellate Division.He also has served as chair of the Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee(the committee composed of all 58 California presiding judges)and as an advisory member of the California Judicial Council.Prior to his appointment to the bench,Rosenberg was member of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors,where he served two terms as chair.Rosenberg also served on the Davis City Council,including two terms as mayor.He has served on the senior staff of two governors,and worked for 19 years in private law practice.Rosenberg has served as a member and chair of numerous state,regional and local boards.Rosenberg chaired the California State Lottery Commission,the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board,the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District,the Yolo County Economic Development Commission,and the Yolo County Criminal Justice Cabinet.For many years,he has taught classes on parliamentary procedure and has served as parliamentarian for large and small bodies. II