Kentucky League of Cities

Notice to Mayors Action Needed

Morgain Patterson on December 12, 2024

Mayors have a duty to distribute open records and open meetings publications to newly elected officials and newly appointed board or commission members.

Reemployment of Retired Police Officers

Chris Johnson on December 3, 2024

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.

Law Enforcement Exemptions Under the Kentucky Open Records Act

Megan Griffith on October 22, 2024

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

Get Required Workplace Posters at No Charge

Michael Simon on July 19, 2024

UPDATE for 2024: Kentucky statutes and federal regulations enforced by agencies within the DOL require that employers post certain posters or notices in a conspicuous area.

DLG Updates COLA for Mayor/Legislative Body

Michael Simon on April 3, 2024

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

Changes to Procurement and Property Disposition

Megan Griffith on June 29, 2023

The 2023 legislative session brought changes to how cities procure, and dispose of, city property.

Child Labor Laws and Summer Hiring

Chris Johnson on May 30, 2023

Warm weather is here, and school is almost out. The need for good employees in our city remains high, and our members are looking to hire teenage workers for the summer.

Video Teleconference Meetings

Morgain Patterson on May 8, 2023

Public meetings conducted by video teleconference do not require significant expense for most 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?