Part 1: Introduction to Town Government

Please see: www.losgatosca.gov/AboutLosGatos
A. History of Los Gatos
B. General Plan Summary
C. Vision Statement
D. Guiding Principles
E. Core Goals
F. Town Government Structure
G. Comparison Between Public and Private Corporations
H. Organizational Chart

Part 2: Roles and Responsibilities 

A. Town of Los Gatos Board, Commission, and Committee Descriptions
B. Board, Commission and Committee Roles and Responsibilities
C. Operating Procedures and the Brown Act
D. Effective and Efficient Meetings and Membership 
E. Tips for Promoting Civility in Public Meetings
F. Statement of Economic Interest - Form 700 (Resolution 2020-038 and Ordinance 2267) Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)  www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700
G. State Mandated Ethics Requirements AB 1234 (Resolution 2015-075) FPPC 
     www.fppc.ca.gov/EthicsTraining

Part 3: Policies and Resolutions

A. Enabling Resolutions, Time & Place Resolutions
B. Policies and Resolutions 

• Commission Appointments, Residency and Attendance Requirements, and Establishing a Quorum Policy 2-11
• Resolution 1999-167 Delegation to the Mayor the Authority to Counsel Members of Subordinate Boards
• Town Agenda Format and Rules Policy 2-01
• Town Council Code of Conduct Policy 2-04
• Resolution 2021-007 Denouncing Hatred and Violence Toward Diverse Los Gatos Communities
• Resolution 2017-024 - Reaffirming the Town's Commitment to a Diverse, Supportive, Inclusive Community and to Protecting the Constitutional Rights of its Residents, Workers, and Visitors
• Planning Commission Polices and Procedures 2-05
• Social Media Policy 2-16
• Volunteer Fiscal Policy and Resolution
• Gifts, Gratuities, or Rewards Policy
• Solicitation and Donation Policy 2-17
• Reimbursement Policy
• Town Facilities Use Policy 1-04

C. Official Roster