Commissioners' Handbook

COMMISSIONER'S HANDBOOK

Welcome Letter

Mission Statement


Part 1: Introduction to Town Government

  • Background and History of Los Gatos
  • Core Goals
  • General Plan Summary
  • Guiding Principals
  • Mission Statement
  • Public and Private Matrix
  • Town Government Structure
  • Town Organizational Chart
  • Vision Statement

Part 2: Roles and Responsibilities

  • Boards, Commissions, and Committee Descriptions
  • Effective and Efficient Meetings
  • Operating Procedures and the Brown Act
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • State Mandated Ethics Training
  • Tips for Promoting Civility in Public Meetings
  • Statement of Economic Interest - Form 700

Part 3: Policies and Resolutions

  • 2-10 Town Agenda Format Rules
  • 2-04 Town Council Code of Conduct
  • 2-11 Commission Appointments, Residency and Attendance Requirements
  •  2-16 Social Media Policy
  • 2-17 Solicitation and Donation Policy
  • Policy on Gifts, Gratuities or Rewards
  • Reimbursement Policy
  • Volunteer Fiscal Policy
  • Resolution 1999-167 Delegation to the Mayor the Authority to Counsel Members of Subordinate Boards and Commissions
  • Resolution 2017-024 Reaffirming the Towns Commitment to a Diverse, Supportive, Inclusive Community
  • Boards, Commissions, and Committee Enabling Documents