Specific duties of the mayor, especially in meeting management. The entire city council acts to govern the city. Limitations on individual members such as conflicts of interest and incompatible offices. Filling vacancies in office. Running for elective office.
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This service for League Insurance Trust members helps city councils work together, understand roles, be transparent, and avoid conflict.
Understand the council’s role, including eligibility for office, council powers versus individual council member roles, and delegation of council power.
Learn responsibilities of city officials to avoid prohibited personal or financial benefits in contracts.
Legal concepts related to constitutional free speech rights. How to balance them with public safety concerns.
A sampling of guidance for new council members.
PTSD and other mental health conditions are treatable, and in many cases, preventable.
Resources to help newly elected city officials prepare for their new roles in city government.
Understand when and why administrative search warrants are needed in certain circumstances.
Understand how state laws affect a city’s ability to prohibit guns on city property.
Resources cities can use to ensure their policies are written and services are provided with racial equity in mind.
