HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - GEORGE CARAVALHO ICMA (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Georgie Caravalho
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: March 10, 1998
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND GEORGE CARAVALHO FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA)
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
Adopt resolution No. 98-44, recommending George Caravalho for the office of President of
the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).
BACKGROUND
George Caravalho has been nominated for the office of ICMA President. This appointment is made
by the ICMA Board of Directors, with offices located in Washington, D.C. They have requested that
the City Council indicate their support of the City Manager serving in this capacity for one year. The
following is a brief overview of the ICMA organization and some of the qualities which will help
George lead the organization into the 21" century.
ICMA is a professional and educational organization, comprised of more than 8,200 appointed
administrators and assistant administrators serving cities, counties, and local governments in the
United States and thirty-seven other countries. The purpose of ICMA is to enhance the quality of
local government through professional management and to support and assist professional local
government administrators internationally. The Association also provides technical assistance,
training, management assistance and publications for local government professionals to help them
improve their skills and knowledge.
With over 25 years experience in municipal government, George has demonstrated the abilities it
will take to lead ICMA into the next millenium. His experience serving on the Board of Directors
for the League of California Cities, the American Red Cross, the United Way, the Boys & Girls Club
and the ICMA indicates his level of commitment to improving society and local government.
George is the co-founder and past chairman of the League of California Cities Investing in Youth
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Task Force and currently serves on the Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council. George is
known for his exemplary leadership skills, which will further benefit ICMA and local governments.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Do not adopt the resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 98-44
RESOLUTION NO. 98-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING GEORGE A. CARAVALHO, CITY MANAGER,
AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA)
WHEREAS, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is a
national and international organization promoting and developing professional
management in local government; and
WHEREAS, ICMA has supported the development of the Council/Manager form of
government since 1914; and
WHEREAS, ICMA maintains and aggressively enforces a code of ethics and
professional standards for its members; and
WHEREAS, ICMA members serve local governments and organizations throughout
the United States and thirty seven foreign countries; and
WHEREAS, ICMA supports the development of democracies and professional
management throughout the world and especially in Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin
America; and
WHEREAS, ICMA develops, offers and supports professional training, technological
initiatives and performance standards for the betterment of all government services; and
WHEREAS, ICMA produces professional material which is widely recognized as the
standard for all of the professional local government; and
WHEREAS, ICMA continues to support communities that have programs to deal
with multi -cultural issues and also helps communities to develop new ways to create
broader economic development and ,fob training programs, developing viable and safe
neighborhoods; provide parks, recreation and open spaces, water, sanitary systems, fire
protection and transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, ICMA affords the ability to freely exchange ideas and share knowledge
of programs and processes that will enhance the management of overall city operations;
and
WHEREAS, George Caravalho has demonstrated his commitment to the City
Manager professional by serving as the President of the City Manager's Department of the
League of California Cities, serving on the Board of Directors of -the League of California
Cities, serving as Vice President of ICMA, serving as City Manager of three cities, serving
on countless professional committees, and being the recipient of the Mark E. Keane award
for his contributions to local government; and
WHEREAS, George Caravalho has demonstrated his commitment to communities
by his active involvement with the Red Cross, Rotary, Kiwanis, coaching, and the Boys and
Girls' Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
does. hereby resolve and recommend to the Board of Directors that George A. Caravalho be
considered for the office of President of the International City/County Management
Association (ICMA).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 119_.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of
19_ by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS:
CITY CLERK
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