The CSAC Bulletin for April 22, 2022

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April 22, 2022

Advocacy | Member Services | Of Other Interest | Job Openings

Welcome to the weekly CSAC Bulletin. Use the hyperlinks in each heading to jump to a different section. Please share comments with CSAC Communications Manager Kanisha Golden.

ADVOCACY

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CSAC Legislative Conference Connects and Inspires

More than 300 county officials came together in Sacramento this week for CSAC’s 2022 Legislative Conference that featured a powerhouse agenda highlighted by presentations by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins. Read more.

Health and Human Services Policy Committee Tackle Major Issues During CSAC Legislative Conference

The CSAC Health and Human Services Policy Committee tackled three major issues during the in-person meeting Thursday, hearing from speakers on aging, the Governor’s behavioral health priorities, and homelessness. Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos, Vice Chair of the Committee, welcomed speakers on each topic. Read more.

2022 CSAC Legislative Conference: Government Finance and Administration Policy Committee

The CSAC Government Finance & Administration Policy Committee met on Thursday during the CSAC Legislative Conference to discuss several topics. The Committee kicked off with a panel on California’s budget surplus and how the State Appropriations Limit will dominate California’s budget decisions in the coming years. Read more.

Retired Annuitant Use To Be Limited? (Updated)

On April 19, CalPERS began the process of adopting the temporary duration regulations for retired annuitants. As amended, the regulations would allow employers who are unable to fill positions to extend appointments for retired annuitants, as described in the staff analysis. Read more.

CSAC to Co-Host Affordable Connectivity Program Webinar

CSAC will be co-hosting a webinar with the California Emerging Technology Foundation (CETF) next Friday, April 29 at 9:00 am focused on how counties can help increase enrollment in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Read more.

Aging Initiative Results Briefing

On Wednesday, April 20, the California Department of Aging (CDA) hosted a results briefing on the Hubs and Spokes Network for Aging and Disability. The Hubs and Spokes initiative follows up on direction in the Master Plan for Aging to revisit California’s AAA local leadership structures. Read more.

MEMBER SERVICES

Join CSAC and the Women's Leadership Forum Wednesday to Highlight Denim Day

Join CSAC and the Women’s Leadership forum Wednesday to highlight Denim Day! This annual event brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and serves as a symbol of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault. Read more.

OF OTHER INTEREST

Do You Know? Inyo County

Inyo County derived its name from the Native American name for the mountains in its area. The meaning of the word inyo is “dwelling place of the great spirit.”

JOB OPENINGS

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