Resources Index
Iowa’s Public Employment Relations Act (PERA) is covered in 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…
Most cities provide compensation for council members for attending meetings and other official duties (albeit a very small wage for the vast…
Certification Requirement of City Water and Wastewater Operators Code of Iowa Section 455B.223 states that it is unlawful for any “firm, corporation,…
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Cities cannot simply make an employee “salaried” (paid a set amount per pay period regardless of the hours worked)…
City employees receive retirement benefits from one of two state-sponsored systems. Most city employees (and elected officials that receive coverage) are covered…
Many people are aware of the role that Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has played in…
City governments offer a wide range of services to their citizens, some of which require direct payment. Utility charges, admission to recreational…
The Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) is state-shared revenue created in 1949 by the legislature and enshrined in the Iowa Constitution to assist state, county…
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 77 (GASB 77) requires governments that participate in tax abatement agreements and policies to communicate the…