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How Can Local Governments Celebrate the Holidays?

How Can Local Governments Celebrate the Holidays?

With the holidays approaching, many local governments may be considering how to celebrate the season. This blog post discusses the legal concerns local government officials and staff should keep in mind when engaging in such activities.

MRSC Insight Blog

Let's Talk Winter

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In Focus

Railroad Crossings Are Dangerous and Ripe for Disruption How we keep people on foot and in cars from getting hit by trains hasn't changed much in the last century. More from Route Fifty. December 14, 2018

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Upcoming Training

Webinar: Land Use Case Law Update December 20, 2018

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Ask MRSC Archives

What are the minimum requirements for a newspaper that has been designated the official city newspaper? Is it legally acceptable for mandatory notices to minimally address the notifications and direct the public to the city website or city hall to view the entire notification or is it necessary to post the entire notification? December 12, 2018

Can vacation time be given as an incentive/bonus if incorporated into an annual review? Or is that considered a gift of public funds? December 11, 2018

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Local Government News

Police clear homeless encampment in front of City Hall December 14, 2018

Planners want to extend moratorium on short-term rentals December 14, 2018

How freelancing and remote work can revive our legacy cities December 14, 2018

Updated Publications

2019 Budget Suggestions – 75th Anniversary Edition! July 24, 2018

City Bidding Book - Washington State July 9, 2018

County Bidding Book - Washington State July 9, 2018

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Tools and Resources

Gift of Public Funds

This page provides information about the Gift of Public Funds Doctrine in Washington State and how it applies to the local and state governments.

Local Codes of Ethics

This page provides information about the Gift of Public Funds Doctrine in Washington State and how it applies to the local and state governments.