Public hearings are intended to provide the public in general and those particularly affected by a proposed municipal action the opportunity to…
In May of 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Town of Greece v. Galloway, a case in which a town’s practice of…
Various actions and documents related to city business might require notarization. As such, many cities have a staff member (often the city…
Legislation approved during the 2012 legislative session made changes to Iowa’s open meetings and open records laws, including the creation of the Iowa…
One of the many services a city provides is licensing liquor establishments in its community. Knowing the various rules and regulations that are involved will…
Before beginning their official duties, newly elected and reelected city officials need to take an oath of office. There are several rules as…
It is common for public officials to take on additional public responsibilities, including an additional public office or employment in a government job.…
One of the fundamental activities in municipal government is the meetings of its governing body. These meetings are open to the public…
Following municipal elections, a city council often sees new members taking a seat. With varying levels of understanding of how a city government…
The city council is the policy arm of the municipal government and is responsible for determining the direction of the city. The…