Most Recent Blog Entries


Legal

Resignations and Appointments

A step-by-step guide to handle vacancies and appointments.

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HR

Decking the City Halls Carefully-Compliance during the Holidays

All employers, and public employers specifically, have additional legal considerations when it comes to preparing for the holidays.

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Finance

Now is a Good Time to Consider Refinancing Debt

Looking for an easy way to save taxpayer dollars? Consider refinancing municipal debt.

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Research

New Candidate Filing Deadlines for 2020

The primary candidate filing deadline for some cities has changed to January 10.

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Community & Economic Development

More Effective Meetings

Meetings are more effective if you put in a little time on planning.

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HR

Helping a Co-worker in Need

Holidays are tough for many people.

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Legal

Article Series-Alcohol Regulatory Fees

The first in a series of articles on changes made to the alcohol regulatory fee statute.

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HR

Get Ready-Overtime Law Changes Coming January 1

Prepare Now: The Department of Labor Overtime Law is Final

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Community & Economic Development

Developing an Implementation Plan

Has your city created a strategic plan? Dust it off and take a look.

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HR

How to Identify Workplace Violence

The statistics regarding workplace violence continue to rise.

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HR

Form I-9 Expires August 31

However, until further notice employers should continue to use the existing Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification.

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HR

Overtime Law Changes on the Horizon

Preparation and Patience: Department of Labor Overtime Law on the Horizon but Not Final

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Legal

Are Financial Statements Really Necessary? Yes!

Understanding the penalties a city could face for the failure to submit these statements.

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HR

Reemployment of Retired Police Officers

Cities can hire qualified retired police officers without having to pay employer retirement contributions or insurance reimbursements.

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Finance

Municipal Bonds: What Every City Official Should Know

How will your city be able to afford all the costs associated with the necessary projects and still maintain all services?

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