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Wage and Salary Survey Now Open
Cities received a paper copy of the 2022 Wage and Salary Survey of Kentucky Cities, but a PDF and Microsoft Excel version can also be completed electronically.
KLC/EKU Partnership Spring Deadlines
Kentucky League of Cities partnered with Eastern Kentucky University to assist member officials and employees in enhancing their skill sets and pursuing educational goals.
Kentucky’s ‘Safety and Health on the Job’ Poster Updated
The Kentucky Department of Labor released an updated Kentucky Safety and Health on the Job poster in September which must be prominently displayed in the workplace.
Lyndon - New KLC Certified City of Ethics
Congratulations to the Lyndon on achieving the KLC Certified City of Ethics status.
Court Extends Stay on OSHA Vaccine/Testing Mandate
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling upholding its November 4, 2021, suspension of the OSHA ETS regarding vaccine and/or testing requirements.
Court Temporarily Stays OSHA Vaccine/Testing Requirement
A federal court temporarily stayed an OSHA emergency temporary standard that required employers with more than 100 employees to implement a vaccine or testing mandate.
Opioid Funds Available for Cities
A settlement by the attorney general provides cities funds to address opioid treatment and prevention. KLC will hold an informational session on accessing the funds on Nov 16.
COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Presumption Ended
Employees who have frequent contact with the public and contract COVID-19 are no longer presumed eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for occupational exposure to COVID
Ashland's Ethics Re-certification Training
Congratulations to the City of Ashland on achieving the KLC Certified City of Ethics re-certification status.
KLC Members Elect New Leadership
KLC members elected Versailles Mayor Brian Traugott president, Southgate Mayor Jim Hamberg first vice president, and Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes second vice president.
KLC/EKU Partnership Gives City Employees Education Opportunities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC), Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), and Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) signed a new partnership on Monday that gives nearly every city and county employee an opportunity to advance their education. The ...
Open Meetings and Open Records After House Joint Resolution 1
Legislators responded to the request for continued flexibility during the pandemic with the passage of House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR 1).
KLC Announces 2021 LEAD Award Winners
The winners of the 2021 Leadership Enrichment and Development (LEAD) Award are Benton Mayor Rita Dotson, Middlesboro Mayor Rick Nelson, and Sparta Mayor Sidney Gullion.
September is City Government Month
The KLC Board of Directors declared September City Government Month in Kentucky, a yearly celebration of cities and KLC's free civics education program for elementary schools.
