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Posts for Legislative Body

Legal Publication Requirements and the Decline of the Local Newspaper
October 31, 2022
by
Jill Dvorkin
Category:
Legislative Body

Can the Mayor Take Part in Discussion?
September 28, 2022
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Forms of Government-City
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Legislative Body

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Censuring Members of a Governing Body
September 12, 2022
by
Steve Gross
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Legislative Body

Budget Hearings: How Many Do You Need?
August 29, 2022
by
MRSC Insight
Category:
Budgets and Budgeting
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Legislative Body

Taking Action Using Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions, and Proclamations
July 13, 2022
by
MRSC Insight
Category:
Legislative Body

Sanctioning Rogue Board Members
December 2, 2021
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Streamlining Meetings Through the Consent Agenda
August 2, 2021
by
WMCA
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Looking Ahead: Holding “Hybrid” Public Meetings
April 29, 2021
by
Emma Diamond
Category:
Legislative Body

Setting the Agenda: Less Control, More Cooperation
April 26, 2021
by
Steve Gross
Category:
Legislative Body

Changing Course: Using Robert’s Rules to Alter a Prior Action
January 19, 2021
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

The Right to Assemble: Responding to Protests, Spontaneous Gatherings, and Counter-Demonstrations
January 6, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Legislative Body
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Public Participation

Strategies for Managing Difficult Public Meetings and Hearings
December 3, 2020
by
Byron Katsuyama
Category:
Legislative Body
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Public Participation

What Does the New Robert’s Rules Mean for You?
October 28, 2020
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

When First Amendment Rights and Public Meetings Clash
July 23, 2020
by
MRSC Insight
Category:
Legislative Body

Engaging in a Pixelated Public Square
April 20, 2020
by
Laura Crandall
Category:
COVID-19
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Legislative Body

Tips for Government Bodies Meeting Remotely
March 26, 2020
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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COVID-19
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Legislative Body

Working on Council Guidelines? What About Remote Meeting Attendance?
February 6, 2020
by
Laura Crandall
Category:
Legislative Body

Don’t Get into Back-and-Forth Exchanges During Public Comment
August 29, 2019
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Successful Staff Interaction in Local Government Meetings
April 29, 2019
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

March 25, 2019
by
Bob Jean
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Point of Order and Appeal Are the Heart of Democracy
February 11, 2019
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Meeting Discussion: When Should You Interrupt a Speaker?
December 27, 2018
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

July 23, 2018
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

A Grab Bag of Ask MRSC Questions
May 10, 2018
by
Paul Sullivan
Category:
Legislative Body

Four Bad Habits to Avoid at Council Meetings
February 9, 2018
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Prayer & Pledges—Should You or Shouldn’t You?
February 5, 2018
by
Jim Doherty
Category:
Legislative Body

Ten Traits of an Effective Councilmember
January 2, 2018
by
Jon Mutchler
Category:
Guest Author
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Administrative and Elected Officials
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Legislative Body

Time for a Change in Your Local Government Organization?
March 29, 2016
by
Bob Jean
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

How Well Do You Walk this Meeting Tightrope?
February 25, 2016
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

New Legislation Provides Some Flexibility for County Legislative Bodies as to Meeting Locations
May 7, 2015
by
Bob Meinig
Category:
Legislative Body

May a City Council Meet Outside the Corporate Limits of the City?
January 13, 2015
by
Pat Mason
Category:
Legislative Body

December 10, 2014
by
Pat Mason
Category:
Open Public Meetings Act
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Legislative Body
September 22, 2014
by
Paul Sullivan
Category:
Legislative Body
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Musings on Local Government and Governance
January 31, 2014
by
Jim McEntire
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body
Parting Thoughts from Carl Neu - Local Governments: The America that Works
June 29, 2013
by
Carl H. Neu
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Public Hearings -- How Much Notice Is Required?
May 8, 2013
by
Jim Doherty
Category:
Legislative Body

More Sage Advice for Councils and Commissions
April 22, 2013
by
Byron Katsuyama
Category:
Legislative Body
How Are Abstentions Handled When Counting Votes?
April 4, 2013
by
Pat Mason
Category:
Legislative Body
A Simple Technique for Improving Council Decision Making
November 5, 2012
by
Byron Katsuyama
Category:
Legislative Body
Take it Back, We've Changed Our Mind!
September 30, 2012
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body
Local Government: "If You Can Keep It."
June 30, 2012
by
Carl H. Neu
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body
Addressing Disruptions at Public Meetings
April 17, 2012
by
Ramsey Ramerman
Category:
Guest Author
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Open Public Meetings Act
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Legislative Body