Kentucky League of Cities

September is National Preparedness Month

Megan Griffith on September 9, 2022

September is National Preparedness Month, and KLC wants to remind our members of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies.

Is Your Committee Complying with the Open Meetings Act?

Megan Griffith on June 29, 2022

The Open Meetings Act establishes a right of access to public meetings.

Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA

Michael Simon on June 9, 2022

The Family and Medical Leave Act obligates all public entities, including cities, to provide FMLA. However, not every city will have eligible employees.

CDL Requirements

Chris Johnson on April 18, 2022

Since February 7, 2022, cities have had and will continue to have a far more difficult time securing licensing for entry-level CDL drivers.

Call to the Post – Don’t Forget to Set Elected Official Pay

Chris Johnson on March 7, 2022

KRS 83A.070(1) requires that a city’s legislative body set the compensation of elected city officers by ordinance by the first Monday of May in the year.

Public Business on Private Cell Phones

Megan Griffith on September 1, 2021

With the increased use of cell phones for quick and easy communication, what happens when a public official conducts public business through a private cell phone?

Single Audit Requirement and CARES Act Funding

Morgain Patterson on June 3, 2021

Kentucky cities and counties received over $300 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Budget Deadline Reminders

Chris Johnson on April 28, 2021

Budget season is upon us yet again and KLC Legal would like to take the opportunity to remind you of some important dates and requirements.

Mask-Wearing of Vaccinated Employees in the Workplace

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its public health recommendations for those who have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

CDC Issues New Guidance on Quarantine of Fully Vaccinated Persons

On February 10, 2021 the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued new recommendations for those who have been fully vaccinated by the COVID-19 vaccine.

Code Enforcement During the Pandemic

Morgain Patterson on February 16, 2021

Regardless of whether your city has resumed in person meetings, continues to meet by virtual means or some mixture thereof, SB 150 provides tools for cities.

Duty Under Open Records After Elections and Appointments

Morgain Patterson on January 14, 2021

Now that things have settled down at city hall, it is time to talk about open records and open meetings.

Governor Issued Executive Order Containing New Restrictions

Morgain Patterson on January 8, 2021

Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-968 on November 18, 2020, which contains new restrictions to combat the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases.