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Veterans Preference in Discipline, Discharge or Job Elimination
Learn about the legal protections cities must provide to employees who are qualified veterans in discipline situations. Read More
Employee Probationary Periods
Understand the risks and rewards of establishing a probationary period for employees in your city. Read More
Employee or Independent Contractor
Find considerations in determining whether a worker you hire should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor. Read More
Sanitary Sewer Toolkit: A Guide for Maintenance Policies and Procedures
Avoid sanitary sewer backups through improved system maintenance and limit your liability with improved documentation if a backup does occur. Read More
Fire Department Management and Liability Issues
Outlines the structure of volunteer or paid-on-call fire departments and management challenges in personnel, finances, and facility safety. Read More
Use of Body-Worn Cameras
Helps cities administer body-worn camera programs and data soundly and in accordance with state law. Read More
LMCIT Property, Crime, Bond and Petrofund Coverage Guide
Learn about property, crime, and petrofund coverage offered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Read More
History of Local Government Aid to Cities
Offers a timeline of events in the local government aid (LGA) system. Read More
IRS Audits of City Payroll
Prepare for a potential IRS audit or compliance check by learning about common problematic issues for cities. Read More
Layoffs and HR Cost-Saving Measures
Options for saving costs by reducing staff through furlough or layoffs. Describes alternatives such as hiring or wage freezes. Read More