incorporated some suggestions, but opted not to accept several major League amendments. Based on concerns over how future implementation could affect local governments, the League adopted a “No Position” on Prop. 31. With regard to transparency, the League worked to resolve issues with SB 186 (Kehoe), sponsored by the state controller. The legislation would have given the controller new authority to investigate and audit local agencies under specific circumstances and establish a voluntary financial review committee composed of state and local government representatives. This measure was later held up over unrelated matters, but its content could be revisited in 2013. The most significant legislative reform measures for 2012, however, were implemented in the November legislative and congressional elections. Three measures enacted in recent years are now at work for the first time: 1. Legislative redistricting by an independent panel; 2. The open primary system, which places the two candidates receiving the most votes in the primary on the General Election ballot; and 3. The results of recently enacted Prop. 28, which expands term limits and enables all newly elected legislators to serve up to 12 years in one house.
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The passage of Prop. 30, the governor’s tax measure, establishes an improved tone for the 2013 legislative session. While state budgetary challenges are not completely resolved, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) projects a budget gap of less than $2 billion — a significant improvement from the $26 billion deficit two years ago when Gov. Brown took office. According to the LAO, if the governor and legislators hold the line on continued www.westerncity.com
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CITY OF FRESNO Fresno is centrally located in the heart of California between San Francisco and Los Angeles and serves as the business, financial, cultural and entertainment capital of the San Joaquin Valley. From the agricultural fields on the valley floor to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevadas, the Fresno area truly offers something for everyone.
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
This role provides leadership to a staff of 29, directing the activities of the Department of Personnel Services including labor relations, employee training and development, recruitment, compensation and classification, risk management and employee benefit programs. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successful contract negotiations and will be a collaborative, innovative and participative leader with a focus on service and partnership.
William Avery & Associates Management Consultants 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 408.399.4424 Fax: 408.399.4423 email: jobs@averyassoc.net www.averyassoc.net
A background that includes five years of increasingly responsible management experience in public sector administration, personnel, risk management, or other related field, including three years at the supervisory level, and a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public or business administration or related field is required. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Salary is $125,000 - $145,000 annually, DOQ. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume with current salary and five work references (email preferred) by February 8, 2013. A formal job announcement is available at www.averyassoc.net/jobs.
Public Works Director/City Engineer (An at-will position)
The 2013–14 session will reveal if these reform proposals combine to produce a more accountable and less partisan Legislature.
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City of Carson, California Salary: $10,785 - $13,763/month Plus superior benefits Final Filing Date is Thursday, 1/24/13, by 6:00 p.m. A completed original City of Carson employ ment application is required. For additional infor mation regarding this excellent career opportunity, please call City of Carson Human Resources @ 310.952.1736 MondayThursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Under general direction of the City Manager, plans, directs, and oversees a broad range of City Engineering, public works maintenance services, including, but not limited to, engineering, landscape and building maintenance, and public works (streets, trees, concrete and equipment maintenance). This position also serves as the City Engineer and responsible for overseeing and directing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure system as well as the processing of entitlements for all private development. QUALIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration and/or engineering and seven years of full time senior management experience in an operations department in a government agency including at least two years of experience managing a professional engineering department. A valid California Land Surveyor registration and master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Possession of a valid certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer to practice in the State of California is required.
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