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DLG Updates COLA for Mayor/Legislative Body
Michael Simon on March 11, 2025
The Department for Local Government (DLG) recently increased the maximum mayor and legislative body member pay for 2025.
2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate Update
Chris Johnson on January 2, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service adjusted its mileage reimbursement rate for business for 2025 to $0.70 per mile.
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.
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?
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.
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