Public hearings are intended to provide the public in general and those particularly affected by a proposed municipal action the opportunity to…
Code of Iowa Section 68B.22 prohibits public officials, employees and candidates from accepting or soliciting gifts from anyone defined as a restricted donor.…
It is common for public officials to take on additional public responsibilities, including an additional public office or employment in a government job.…
Many communities celebrate holidays and other events by displaying the American flag. Federal law governs how the flag must be displayed, maintained and,…
One of the many services a city provides is licensing liquor establishments in its community. Knowing the various rules and regulations that are involved will…
The city council is the policy arm of the municipal government and is responsible for determining the direction of the city. The…
Legislation approved during the 2012 legislative session made changes to Iowa’s open meetings and open records laws, including the creation of the Iowa…
Various actions and documents related to city business might require notarization. As such, many cities have a staff member (often the city…
Those elected to serve on a public body have a tremendous responsibility to help resolve issues and improve their community. City council…
In May of 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Town of Greece v. Galloway, a case in which a town’s practice of…