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Legal

Reemployment of Retired Police Officers

Cities must file all required forms with the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority if rehiring retired police officers. Failure to do so could cause a serious financial issue.

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Member Relations

Honor Veterans in Your Local Cemetery with Wreaths Across America

Fifty-three Kentucky cemeteries currently participate in the Wreaths Across America program, including several that are city-run.

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HR

Closing the Office During Inclement Weather

Whether cities need to pay employees for time offices are closed due to inclement weather depends on the employee's status and your city policy.

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Member Relations

2024 Local Housing Data Available for Cities

Three recent studies can help city officials understand their local housing.

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Legal

Law Enforcement Exemptions Under the Kentucky Open Records Act

Understanding the Kentucky Supreme Court’s recent decision in Shively Police Department v. Courier Journal, Inc regarding the application of certain law enforcement exemptions

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Member Relations

Enhancing Your Community with the Tree City USA Program

The national program can help promote the care and management of public trees in your community.

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HR

Employee Voting Time Off

State law requires employers give employees reasonable time off to vote, but there are some caveats.

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Member Relations

Program Brings New Focus on Municipal Utilities

A new KLC program provides municipal utilities focused lobbying, training, networking, events management, and access to KLC staff and resources.

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Member Relations

Funding for Brownfield Redevelopment

Abandoned Properties Can Be Diamonds in the Rough.

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Member Relations

May is Mental Health Month – Access Free Resources

As employers, cities can help raise awareness during May and throughout the year of the important role mental health plays in our lives.

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Member Relations

Trees As City Assets

Utilize Grants and Apply to be A Tree City USA®

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Member Relations

New “How To” Guide for Brownfield Redevelopment

The Kentucky Brownfield Program (KBP) created a new tool to help city officials understand how vacant, abandoned, and underutilized properties can offer opportunities.

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Legal

DLG Updates COLA for Mayor/Legislative Body

The Department for Local Government (DLG) recently increased the maximum mayor and legislative body member pay for 2024.

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Member Relations

Practical Tips for Successful Grant Applications

Preparation and Planning Go a Long Way to Success

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HR

Love in the Workplace

The KLC Municipal Law Department discusses city fraternization policies and the very real liability concerns that romance in the workplace can pose.

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