Resources Index
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,…
Cities across the state provide citizens recreational facilities that improve the quality of life and promote physical fitness. Although recreational facilities bring…
Using online resources to provide information about a city’s economic development possibilities is an effective way to disseminate data to developers. This…
The federal legislation covering employment rights of military reservists is called the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). USERRA affects…
Hiring Basics Hiring for the public sector means building a team to serve the community. Public service jobs offer strong job security,…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and…
Iowa’s Public Employment Relations Act (PERA) otherwise known as Chapter 20 of the Code of Iowa and contains procedures by which employees can collectively…
During the campaign and election season some cities are approached about the use of city buildings, facilities and grounds for political events. Whether…