Approval of the 2013 City of Flagstaff Legislative Priorities Agenda.

On November 20, 2012, the Council discussed and recommended changes to the proposed 2013 City of Flagstaff Legislative Priorities agenda. The recommended changes have been incorporated into the attached legislative agenda.

Legislative priorities are set in order to shape the discussions and relationships that support the mission and values of the Flagstaff community with individuals and entities that affect the City's interest.  This agenda will guide the actions of our staff and contracted lobbyists on matters at the State and Federal levels within the guiding principles of maintaining open and positive communication with our governmental partners, protecting local authority and control, protecting state shared revenues, and opposing unfunded mandates.

Included in the packet are a high-level Annual Legislative Calendar and a guide to legislative protocols that are observed by elected officials, contracted lobbyists and staff when dealing in advocacy and lobbying of issues that impact or are of interest to the City and the Flagstaff community.  Additionally, as a member of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, the adopted resolutions of the League cities also guide our efforts legislatively and are part of the materials.