Series Descriptions
ID R260.001, Box 1, folder 1-Box 2, folder 11
Series 1
Meeting Files
1994-1996
Physical Description: 36 file folders and 31 videocassettes
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of meeting.
Scope and Content Note
Videocassettes have been removed to cold storage and separation sheets are included within the file folders to indicate this.
This series documents the meetings of the Commission from May 4, 1994 through June 25, 1996; video recordings for many of
these meetings are available. The types of records contained in the Meeting Files include transcripts, testimony, news clippings,
roll calls, timelines, work plans, draft report language, resource bibliographies, presentations, background materials, correspondence,
reports, agendas, minutes, notes, and memoranda. Meeting topics encompass the entire spectrum of issues addressed by the
Commission's mandate such as K-12 and higher education, local government powers, and the state budget process. The Meeting
Files also include some records pertaining to the workshops held by the Commission; sometimes these workshops were held in
conjunction with a regular Commission meeting. Meetings also addressed administrative matters such as staffing, travel, and
scheduling.
See Appendix A for a full list of Commission meeting dates and their associated video tapes.
Additional Series Information
ID R260.002, Box 2, folders 12-16
Series 2
Hearing Files
1995
Physical Description: 5 file folders and 14 videocassettes
Arrangement
The first file in the series contains a publication containing all materials submitted for all four hearings. Subsequent
files are arranged chronologically by date of hearing and contain material regarding each individual hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Videocassettes have been removed to cold storage and separation sheets are included within the file folders to indicate this.
The Hearing Files document the proceedings of the four public hearings held by the Commission throughout the State. The first
file in the series contains a publication containing all materials submitted "for the record" for all four hearings. Subsequent
files are arranged chronologically by hearing date and contain material pertaining to each individual hearing. Types of documents
include testimony, sign-in sheets, notes, memoranda, correspondence, travel arrangements, and announcements. Hearings do
not appear to have been subject-specific; input regarding any and all of the Commission's mandated subject areas were welcome.
A list of hearing dates, locations, and associated video tapes is below.
10/24/1995: San Francisco (3 videocassettes)
11/3/1995: San Diego (3 videocassettes)
11/30/1995: Long Beach (4 videocassettes)
12/7/1995: Sacramento (4 videocassettes)
ID R260.003, Box 2, folders 17-42
Series 3
Community Forum Files
1995
Physical Description: 26 file folders
Arrangement
The first file in the series is titled "General (1995)." All subsequent files are arranged chronologically by date of forum
event.
Scope and Content Note
Videocassettes have been removed to cold storage and separation sheets are included within the file folders to indicate this.
The Community Forum Files pertain to the thirty-nine public forums held by the League of Women Voters throughout the state
in collaboration with the Commission. The first file in the series is titled "General" and contains overview information
regarding the entire forum series, such as the purpose and structure of the forums. The remaining files are arranged chronologically
by date of forum event. Files may include announcements, testimony, flyers, summaries, sign-in sheets, mailing lists, and
a brief description of the event.
See Appendix B for a complete list of community forum dates and associated locations.
Additional Series Information
ID R260.004, Box 2, folders 43-46
Series 4
Correspondence
1994-1996
Physical Description: 4 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject heading.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains correspondence that are both incoming and outgoing as well as both internal (within the Commission) and
external. Types of documents include reports, meeting notices, memoranda, news clippings, municipal resolutions, articles,
events calendars, talking points, testimony, travel reimbursement, and invitations to participate at meetings. Notable correspondents
to the Commission include Association of Bay Area Governments, Fresno County Board of Education, University of San Francisco,
California Assessor's Association, California Special Districts Association, and Superior Court Judge William Ferroggiaro,
Jr.
ID R260.005, Box 3, folder 1
Series 5
Newsletters
1995-1996
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of publication.
Scope and Content Note
The newsletter of the Commission was titled CCRC News; these records contain fourteen newsletters published between February
1995 and May 1996. Each newsletter may contain information such as a message from Chairman Hauck, meeting announcements,
progress reports and updates about specific issues the Commission was deliberating on, summaries of Commission positions on
these issues, and invitations for comment.
ID R260.006, Box 3, folders 2-4
Series 6
Press Files
1994-1996
Physical Description: 3 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject heading.
Scope and Content Note
The Press Files contain articles and news clippings about the work of the Commission as well as press releases from the Commission
regarding appointment of Commissioners, progress and decisions, meeting announcements, and their final recommendations.
ID R260.007, Box 3, folders 5-14
Series 7
Subject Files
1994-1996
Physical Description: 10 file folders and 3 videocassettes
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject heading.
Scope and Content Note
Videocassettes have been removed to cold storage and separation sheets are included within the file folders to indicate this.
These files document various administrative and media records of Commission. Types of documents include reports, memoranda,
correspondence, and background materials. The list of file titles is below.
Draft Report, 1996: Box 3, Folder 5
Financial Reports, 1993-1996: Box 3, Folders 6-8
Legislation, 1995: Box 3, Folder 9
"Life and Times" Interview, 3/29/1996, 1 videocassette: Box 3, Folder 10
Oaths of Office, 1994-1995: Box 3, Folder 11
Senate Forum on the Future of California, 3/21/1996, 2 videocassettes: Box 3, Folder 12
Votes on Recommendations, 1996: Box 3, Folder 13
Workplan, 1994: Box 3, Folder 14
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