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Municipal Utilities Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Morgain Patterson on March 20, 2020
Municipal utilities are ceasing water shutoffs and reconnecting service to customers in an effort to address the public health emergency.
Coronavirus (COVID 19): The City Official’s Role
Morgain Patterson on March 17, 2020
It is important to educate yourself and to confirm any information you receive with verified resources.
City Stray Animal Control – County vs. City Responsibility
Chris Johnson on March 3, 2020
Animal control in a city is an issue that leads to many questions from our members, especially in cities where there is no city animal control officer.
Resignations and Appointments
Chris Johnson on December 23, 2019
A step-by-step guide to handle vacancies and appointments.
Article Series-Alcohol Regulatory Fees
Chris Johnson on November 4, 2019
The first in a series of articles on changes made to the alcohol regulatory fee statute.
Fair and Festival Alcohol Guidelines
Chris Johnson on July 12, 2019
Summer festival season is here. This guide outlines how alcohol may be sold at fairs and festivals.
Cities Encouraged to Ensure Accurate Boundary Maps for Census
Morgain Patterson on June 14, 2019
These boundaries will once again be used to determine city population totals in the 2020 Decennial Census.
Youth Camp Update (Again!)
Morgain Patterson on June 7, 2019
Important news regarding hiring for youth camps.
Fair and Festival Alcohol Guidelines
Chris Johnson on May 22, 2019
Step-by-Step: A How to Guide for Cities
Budget Reminder and Deadlines
Chris Johnson on May 16, 2019
Budget season is almost upon us yet again and important dates and requirements are coming soon.
Election Day Alcohol Sales
Chris Johnson on May 14, 2019
The primary election is on May 21. Here's a reminder on the laws governing the sale of alcohol.
Service Animals and the ADA
Chris Johnson on January 1, 1
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division provides specific guidance as to what a “service animal” is.
Recent Amendments to the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts
Morgain Patterson on September 4, 2018
Recently, the Kentucky Office of Attorney General sent out a communication notifying Mayors and City Attorneys of legislation that amends the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts. The information contained the following summaries:
Reminder on Quota Retail by the Drink Change
Chris Johnson on August 14, 2018
Quota Retail by the Drink Change As of June 7, 2018, quota retail drink licenses are now treated the same as all other alcohol licenses that cities may issue due to the regulatory repeal of 804 KAR 9:050. This means that any city t...
Body-Worn Camera Open Records Requests
Body-Worn Camera Open Records Requests House Bill 373, a KLC Initiative passed during the 2018 session, created a new law that reduces the burden on cities in complying with open records requests involving body-worn came...
Background Checks for Youth Programs
Morgain Patterson on June 26, 2018
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018: BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS After each legislative session, every city carefully reviews the KLC Legislative Update to make a color-coded chart denoting effecti...
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