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Posts for January 2021

Six Suggested Actions for Planners during the Extended COVID-19 Pandemic

Six Suggested Actions for Planners during the Extended COVID-19 Pandemic

January 28, 2021  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Development Regulations and Zoning ,  Streets and Sidewalks ,  Strategies and Programs ,  Land Use Administration

This blog suggests some action items planners can undertake during the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage commerce, promote recreational opportunities, and streamline the planning process. 

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Caring for the Homeless Challenged by Winter Weather, COVID-19

Caring for the Homeless Challenged by Winter Weather, COVID-19

January 25, 2021  by  Leah LaCivita
Category:  COVID-19 ,  Homelessness

This blog post looks at how local governments are providing for the homeless, despite the twin challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather.

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Local Government Contract Awards – Who is Eligible

Local Government Contract Awards – Who is Eligible

January 21, 2021  by  Judy Isaac
Category:  Purchasing and Contracting

This blog looks at different types of local government contract awards: public works, services, and purchases. 

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Changing Course: Using Robert’s Rules to Alter a Prior Action

Changing Course: Using Robert’s Rules to Alter a Prior Action

January 19, 2021  by  Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:  Guest Author ,  Legislative Body

Using Robert's Rules of Order, this blog looks at when and how a governing body can change course on a prior action.

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W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security Tax Deferrals

W-2 Reporting for FFCRA Wages and Social Security Tax Deferrals

January 14, 2021  by  Eric Lowell
Category:  Accounting ,  COVID-19 ,  Leave Policies

This blog reviews how to properly report Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave wages and Social Security tax deferrals on Form W-2.

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Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports

Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports

January 11, 2021  by  Eric Holdeman
Category:  Guest Author ,  COVID-19 ,  Emergency Management

This blog looks at the role of the after-action response in disaster planning and offers shared after-action insights local governments are finding in their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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What’s New with Form 1099?

What’s New with Form 1099?

January 7, 2021  by  Eric Lowell
Category:  Accounting ,  Financial Reporting

This blog discusses new changes to Form 1099 and Form 1096.

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The Right to Assemble: Responding to Protests, Spontaneous Gatherings, and Counter-Demonstrations

The Right to Assemble: Responding to Protests, Spontaneous Gatherings, and Counter-Demonstrations

January 6, 2021  by  Oskar Rey
Category:  Legislative Body ,  Public Participation

This blog explores the right to assemble in connection with protests and gatherings in outdoor public places and provides thoughts on how local governments can respond to situations that may arise.

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