Executive Directive No. 4 – Intergovernmental Relations
Under the City Charter, the City Council and Mayor are responsible for adopting the
official legislative positions of the City of Los Angeles, and the Mayor is responsible for
representing the City in intergovernmental relations and supervising the City’s
intergovernmental relations function.

A unified voice and coordinated strategy are critical elements in ensuring effective
advocacy on behalf of the City. Therefore, communication between the Mayor’s Office
and all other City departments and agencies on legislative matters is essential.
Attached is the current “Procedures Manual for the Development and Representation of
the City of Los Angeles’ Policy and Legislative Positions,” which may be updated
periodically. Adherence to this manual will ensure that the City consistently pursues
intergovernmental matters in a unified and coordinated manner, with the goal of
improving our success in pursuit of our legislative goals.

Accordingly, I hereby direct all General Managers, Heads of Departments/Offices, and
Commissions of City Government to comply fully with the procedures outlined in this
manual and to cooperate fully in developing and implementing the City’s legislative
strategy.