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Four key elements to building community trust and transparency …
WEBDec 9, 2021 · I have enormous respect for the work of local government officials. Under immense pressure, and with significant constraints, they set out each day to uncover new ways of improving the lives of the people in their communities. Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested their mettle. As the crisis took hold in […]
Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery
WEBAug 9, 2021 · Networking technologies automate communication to smart grid elements, connecting all devices and switching or rerouting power remotely. Automatically, all devices in the field can coordinate with one another to identify specific locations at fault. The integration removes the need for crews to drive-by city areas to physically identify faults.
How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits
WEBFeb 7, 2018 · The easiest way to do this is by establishing a daily benefit amount (IRS currently allows for $3.00 per day) and reporting it as taxable income on the employee’s Form W-2. For elected officials with a government owned vehicle, the IRS requires a calculation using the lease value of the vehicle and a statement of the percentage of total ...
Announcing the 2023 American City & County Crown …
WEBJan 17, 2024 · American City & County is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Selected by the editorial staff of AC&C, this year’s winners reflect the best of community projects and public servants from across the country.. This year’s Crown Communities honorees represent projects in roadways, transportation safety, economic development ...
Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; …
WEBJun 24, 2022 · When the pandemic struck in 2020, public retention was hit hard: jobs in local government plummeted by 8.5 percent; state employment dropped by 4.4 percent.
Seven tools for attracting downtown business.
WEBNov 1, 1995 · This can be accomplished in a number of ways. And often, commitment on the part of the local government — not vast infusions of money — is the driving factor. Various local governments have used one or more of the following seven tools in creating viable business communities in their downtowns. 1. One-Stop Shops.
Indemnification, Limitation of Liability and (Un)Intended …
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · About four months into the contract, the state filed an action alleging breach of contract. The state claimed actual damages exceeding $100,000; the contractor counterclaimed for breach and damages exceeding $650,000. The contract included a limitation of liability provision that stated, “The State agrees that [contractor’s] total liability ...
California town enhances safety where vehicle and pedestrian …
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Nestled in the San Ramon Valley just east of San Francisco lies Danville, a town over 44,000 people call home. Situation Stretching for 32 miles north to south in California’s East Bay Area, the Iron Horse Regional Trail is always a hive of activity, with an estimated one million annual visits. In Danville, a one-mile […]
Local government leaders are combating an unprecedented public …
WEBMar 20, 2024 · Over the past several decades, and increasingly in the post pandemic years, public trust in government has been declining. Our institutions face unprecedented challenges such as public health crises, wildfires, flooding and other severe weather events. In addition to navigating these complex issues, local governments also face ongoing socio-political problems relating to good governance ...
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