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Council directs working group to study indemnification for neighborhood councils and volunteers
Summary
The City Council requested a working group to develop policy on indemnification and volunteer liability for neighborhood councils and community groups, to include the city attorney, risk manager, mayor’s volunteer corps and other stakeholders. The motion passed 12 ayes.
The Los Angeles City Council on Oct. 23 voted to form a working group to examine indemnification and liability protections for neighborhood councils and volunteer civic projects. Councilmember Garcetti introduced the motion and said the goal is to encourage civic participation while clarifying legal protections. The motion passed with 12 ayes.
Why it matters: Los Angeles is rolling out an expanded neighborhood-council structure and councilmembers said volunteers need clear, reliable legal guidance and, where appropriate, city support to avoid discouraging civic participation. The motion follows litigation concerns raised by a…
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