Transcript UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Presented by:
Colleen J. Nicol, MMC
Riverside, CA, USA
Levels of Government
Federal
• National security, foreign affairs
State
• Transportation, schools
Local
• County – Vital records, social programs,
courts
• City – Public safety, public works, recreation
• Special districts – Transit, water
Cities by Population
19,429 in US
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Over 300,000
200,000-299,999
100,000-199,999
50,000-99,999
25,000-49,999
5,000-9,999
2,500-4,999
1,000-2,499
Less than 1,000
58
30
153
364
643
1,436
2,070
3,677
9,361
Council/Manager
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First adopted in 1908 in Staunton, VA
 Most popular structure of local
government in US
 Designed to combat corruption and
unethical activity
 Transparent, responsive, and
accountable structure
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Council/Manager
Citizens of Riverside
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
City Attorney
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Airport Department
Community Development
Development Department
Public Works Department
Riverside Public Utilities
Assistant City Manager
General Services Department
Human Resources Department
Information Technology Dept.
Parks, Rec., and Comm. Svcs.
Riverside Metropolitan Museum
Riverside Public Library
Fire Department
Police Department
Assistant City Manager/CFO/Treasurer
Investment Management
Accounting / Revenue
Budget / Debt Administration
Purchasing / Risk Management
Internal Audit
Council Role
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Represent the community
Develop long range vision
Establish policies
• Budget, taxes, major projects, land use
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Responsible to residents’ needs and
wishes
Appoint highly trained professional
City Manager Role
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Oversees day-to-day operations
Carries out Council policies
Prepares budget
Recruits, hires, and trains employees
Council’s chief advisor
Provides information, alternatives, and
assessment of decisions
City Clerk role
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Apolitical, neutral, fair, objective
Fair and honest elections
Accurate and complete legislative
records
Open, accessible, and retrievable
records
Citizen’s guide to government
information
Council/Manager
City Council – Policy
City Manager – Administration
City Clerk – Process
City Clerk
Elected
Appointed by City Council
Appointed by City Manager
Riverside, CA
Charter
Mayor – directly elected at large
City Council
• 7 members
• Elected by Ward
• Three Charter employees
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City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
Riverside City Clerk
Elections
 Administrative support
 Legislative support
 Codification
 Keeper of the record
 City-wide records management
 Community presentations
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Riverside City Clerk
Boards and Commissions
 Passports
 Charter Review
 Redistricting
 Claims, lawsuits
 Administer oaths
 Political Reform Act filings
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Clean and Green
Sustainable Riverside
Action Plan
July 18, 2015
Background
 October 2005
Clean & Green Task Force
 February 2007
Adoption of the Green Action
Plan
 September 2008
First meeting of the Mayor’s
Green Accountability
Performance Committee
(GAP)
www.GreenRiverside.com
Highlights – Action Plan
 February 2009 – Invited as California
Emerald City
– Recognized leader in everything Green
– Lead test efforts and case studies
 Designation of City Sustainability Officer
– Green Team
24 “Green Riverside” Awards
www.GreenRiverside.com
Highlights – Action Plan
 City Hall – Sustainable Business Practices
 Green Power Report – Radio Show 590 AM KTIE
– Monday Evenings at 8:30
 Green Reusable Bags
 BlueRiverside.com
 GreenRiverside.com
www.GreenRiverside.com
Highlights – Energy
 Renewable Energy Agreements
– 33% renewable by 2011
– 50% Renewable by 2013
www.GreenRiverside.com
Riverside
City Clerk’s Office
Colleen J. Nicol, MMC
City Clerk
951-826-5557
[email protected]
www.riversideca.gov