When cities provide employees with fringe benefits, those benefits are subject to federal income taxes unless federal law specifically excludes it. Health…
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The rules for disconnecting utility services are often a blend of ordinances approved by the city council and regulations established by the…
Cities frequently offer services that are financed and operated through direct charges for services in a manner similar to a business. These…
Permeable pavements are alternative paving surfaces with a high porosity that allows rainwater to pass through it into the ground below. The permeable…
Volunteers help provide needed services to the community and add to what the city’s workforce can do. Working with volunteers not only…
City Clerk Resources By state law, every city council must appoint a city clerk in order to fulfill duties such as publishing…
There are numerous agencies and programs that cities use, many of which are referred to by an acronym. Additionally, there is a…
The pension standards required by Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 68 (GASB 68) affect different cities in different ways. It has no impact on financial…
Workplace safety is about preventing employee injuries and illnesses in a wide variety of work environments. It is up to both management…
Many factors go into the economic develop equation – location is certainly important, as is transportation infrastructure, educational opportunities, quality of life,…