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  • Budget Committee | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The Eugene Budget Committee is a standing committee composed of eight City Council members and eight appointed citizen members that reviews the City's proposed operating and capital budgets annually and makes recommendations to the City Council for final approval. The committee operates under Oregon's Local Budget Law and Oregon Administrative Rules, and also reviews the biennial Capital Improvement Program, financial management goals and policies, and long-range financial plans. A citizen subcommittee meets separately in the fall to review performance measures and service profiles for City services. Public comment is solicited at most Budget Committee meetings, with speakers typically allowed three minutes, and a formal public hearing is held before budget approval. Citizens may provide testimony in writing to the Finance Division at 500 E 4th Avenue, Suite 303, Eugene, OR 97401, or via online form.

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CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Ambler, PA
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The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • Municipal Authority - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority, established in 1948, is responsible for acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and financing the Borough's waterworks and water distribution systems. The five-member Authority, appointed by Borough Council for five-year terms, plans policy, discusses system improvements and expansions, and makes recommendations to Council; it also finances projects through tax-exempt bond issuance for qualifying tax-exempt entities within the Borough. The Authority finances infrastructure through bond issues while the Borough operates facilities and handles routine maintenance, with water sales revenue covering bond payment costs.

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  • City Clerk - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk for Jersey City, headed by Sean J. Gallagher, serves as the Secretary to the Municipal Council, keeper of the City Seal, Chief Election Officer, and Records Manager. The office issues Vital Records, manages Open Public Record Act (OPRA) requests, registers landlords and lobbyists, and certifies local elections. Located at 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, the office operates by appointment only during regular hours Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with marriage and civil union license services available Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM by appointment; the contact number is (201) 547-5150.

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  • Our Government | Baton Rouge, LA

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge operate under a consolidated government structure established in 1947 and further consolidated in 1982 when the City and Parish Councils merged into a single Metropolitan Council. The Mayor-President serves as both Mayor of the City and Parish President, setting the government's agenda and managing day-to-day operations through appointed department heads, while the Metropolitan Council—composed of 12 Council Districts—holds responsibility for setting policy and approving municipal spending. The consolidated structure is designed to eliminate duplication of services, increase efficiency, and reduce costs across the metropolitan area.

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  • Council meeting dockets | City of Lexington - Lexingtonky.gov

    Lexington, KY
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    The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is the legislative body responsible for adopting budgets, creating policies, and setting taxes within limits established by the Charter and state law. The page provides contact information for the Office of the Urban County Council and its staff, along with resources for accessing meeting agendas, legislation, and council information. Recent staffing changes include the appointment of Lisa Higgins-Hord to represent the 6th District, following the July 31, 2025 departure of previous councilmember Denise Gray.

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  • Boards and Commissions

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) is a seven-member board responsible for reviewing data and recommending whether redistricting is necessary during designated redistricting years, with written recommendations due to the mayor and council by October 1st. The committee currently has no appointed members and meets as required; documentation including agendas, minutes, and audio recordings are available through the City Clerk's Office. For more information, the public can contact the City Clerk's Office at (520)791-4213.

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  • Boards & Commissions - City of Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL
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    The City of Huntsville maintains approximately 60 local and regional boards and commissions with volunteer positions appointed by the Mayor and City Council to provide advisory, policy, and governing roles that shape community quality of life. Membership terms range from two to six years with time commitments varying from a few hours to over 20 hours monthly, and positions may require specific professional expertise, residency within the city, ethics training, and background checks. Interested residents are encouraged to review individual board requirements and submit applications via email or an online interest form.

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  • Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    The City of Tucson is accepting applications for the Civil Service Commission through its City Clerk's Office. The Commission meets four times per year and ensures equal opportunity and merit principles in personnel administration; commissioners receive $2,400 annually and the chairperson receives $3,000 annually. Applicants must be residents and qualified electors of Tucson for at least five years, cannot hold any other public office, and are accepted from any political party. The City of Tucson additionally maintains a complete list of boards, committees, and commissions that serve in advisory capacities to the Mayor and Council, with a policy (Resolution 15881) requiring all appointments to be gender balanced and reflect the ethnic and racial composition of the City. Interested residents can apply online or contact the City Clerk's Office at (520) 791-4213 for assistance.

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  • OnBoardGOV | City of Fort Worth, TX| Boards, Commissions, and Committees | Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee - Water/Wastewater

    Fort Worth, TX
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    The Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee for Water/Wastewater is a Fort Worth city board created in 1989 under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, responsible for reviewing the city's capital improvements plan, monitoring implementation, and advising on land use assumptions and impact fees. The committee currently has 8 seats with 2 vacancies; members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council and meet twice yearly (March 27 and September 25, 2026). Committee duties include filing semi-annual progress reports with the city, evaluating plan implementation, and reporting any perceived inequities in the plan or impact fee process.

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  • City Council Archive | Cleveland City Council

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Cleveland City Council Archive is a public records repository established with the Village of Cleveland's Act of Incorporation on December 23, 1814, that preserves and makes available city council documents dating to the Township of Cleaveland's founding in 1803. Located at 205 West St. Clair Ave., Room 100, the Archive provides free public access to blueprints, maps, and other historical documents to researchers including students, developers, lawyers, and media, with staff answering hundreds of requests annually. The Archive's mission is to manage, retain, and preserve enduring records for both present and future generations, with visits available by appointment only. Chuck Mocsiran serves as Chief City Archivist and can be reached at 216-664-4545.

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  • Metropolitan Council | Baton Rouge, LA

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The Metropolitan Council serves as the legislative branch for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, consisting of twelve members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms. Members are sworn in on January 2nd following elections, with the next election scheduled for fall 2024, and a President Pro Tempore is selected by majority vote for a four-year term. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m., with the Zoning Committee meeting on the third Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.; all meetings are limited to four hours with possible extension not exceeding thirty minutes. Council members are prohibited from holding other public offices and cannot be appointed to any paid office in East Baton Rouge Parish or City of Baton Rouge for two years after service concludes. The Metropolitan Council also serves as the governing authority for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sewerage Commission and Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority.

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  • City of Oakland | City Clerk

    Oakland, CA
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    The Office of the City Clerk serves the Oakland City Council, City Administration, and residents by producing Council agenda materials, conducting municipal elections, managing political filings, and administering records management services citywide, with free public access to meeting materials. Asha Reed was appointed City Clerk on March 3, 2021, after previously serving since April 22, 2013 in roles including Legislative Recorder, Assistant City Clerk, and Interim City Clerk. The Office provides public services including access to past and present agenda materials, participation options for virtual Council and Committee meetings, and domestic partnership registration forms in multiple languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese). Following the lifting of California's COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023, all public meetings including City Council and Boards and Commission meetings returned to in-person format effective March 1, 2023. The Kapor Center partnered with City and County officials in October 2020 on the "SMASH the Vote" initiative to create a new voter experience in Oakland.

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  • City Board of Adjustment | City of Billings, MT - Official Website

    Billings, MT
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    The City of Billings Board of Adjustment is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor with City Council consent that meets at 4:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month in City Hall's Council Chambers. Members serve four-year terms with current members George Warmer, Elizabeth Shumaker, Denise Joy, Michael Bruschwein, Chris Hayes, and Josh Sayer, one position vacant, all terms expiring 12/31/29 (with Warmer, Hayes, and Sayer unable to be reappointed). The Board has authority to hear zoning appeals from individuals and city departments under Section 27-1609(C), with agendas and meeting packets posted one week prior to meetings. Accessible accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities, with advance notice of at least three days required.

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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • City Council | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The Virginia Beach City Council is an 11-member legislative body that holds formal sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month in City Hall, with exceptions for Federal holidays and specific dates (last two Tuesdays in July and December, first Tuesday in August, and the first Tuesday of November if it is Election Day). Formal sessions occur on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber for public input and action on agenda items, while the second and fourth Tuesdays are held in Conference Room #2034 for closed sessions regarding appointive agency appointments. Informal sessions are scheduled as needed in Conference Room #2034 to discuss matters of interest and receive briefings from the City Manager. Council meetings are broadcast live on VB NOW Cox Cable channel 48 and Verizon Cable channel 45, with reruns on Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 9 a.m. Council presentations from 2024 onward are available on the eDocs archive within 24 hours of meetings; the City Clerk's office can be reached at 757-385-4303 or ABarnes@vbgov.com.

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  • Board of Zoning Appeals - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals has issued a public alert warning of scam emails impersonating the BZA using the fraudulent address BZA.KnoxvilleTN@USA.com and requesting fee payments; applicants should verify communications through the legitimate contact BldgInspections@KnoxvilleTN.gov. The board, composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 4 p.m. and grants variances from zoning ordinance requirements only in cases of exceptional physical conditions that would otherwise deprive property owners of reasonable use of their land, with applications due by noon on specified deadlines published at least 10 days prior to meetings.

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  • Borough Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Home Rule Charter with a Council-Manager form of government, allowing the municipality greater autonomy in crafting local ordinances and policies. The Borough is governed by seven elected Council members serving staggered four-year terms, along with an elected Mayor, who set policy and approve budgets, while an appointed Borough Manager handles day-to-day operations and department supervision. The Borough holds two public meetings monthly—a workshop meeting and a regular Council meeting—and encourages citizen participation through board and commission volunteer opportunities.

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  • Board of Review Meeting Documents 2025 | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn's Board of Review is a four-member body appointed by the Mayor (two members), City Council (one member), and City Finance Director (one member) that meets annually in March and as needed at the Dearborn Administrative Center. Current board members include Chairperson Irene Darragh and four other members with terms extending through 2026–2029, with the most recent appointment made in January 2026. The document provides organizational structure and meeting logistics but does not detail specific agenda items, decisions, or budget figures from actual board meetings.

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  • Board of Directors | City of Norfolk, Virginia - Official Website

    Norfolk, VA
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    The Norfolk Community Services Board (CSB) is a Policy Advisory Board composed of a maximum of 18 members appointed by Norfolk City Council, with members serving three-year terms and eligible for up to three consecutive terms followed by a 12-month waiting period before re-election. At least one-third of board members must be consumers or family members of consumers of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and/or Intellectual Disabilities services. Board officers—Chair and Vice-Chair—are elected by members to serve one-year terms and receive no compensation. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month, except July and August, at 11:00 A.M. at 7447 Central Park Business Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513.

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  • City History & Public Records | South Portland, ME

    Portland, ME
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    The South Portland City Clerk's office maintains and provides public access to city documents and records spanning from 1898 to the present, including vital records, ordinances, City Council meeting minutes and agendas, and historical records dating back to the mid-1700s for the former town of Cape Elizabeth. Digital records are available from the early 1990s onward, while records prior to that timeframe require additional search time; historical documents from the 1800s-1900s are housed in the library basement and require an appointment to access. The office also maintains vital records (births, marriages, deaths) dating to 1765, with City Council agendas and minutes available online from 2019 to present and in physical form from 1765 onward. Public records are available for inspection or copy by contacting the City Clerk at 207-767-3201, with City Hall located at 25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

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  • rules and procedures of york city council rule no. 1

    York, PA
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    Rule No. 1 of York City Council's rules and procedures establishes the City Council as the legislative body responsible for setting city policy through ordinances, resolutions, and budget adoption. The rule outlines the Council's authority under the City Charter and Codified Ordinances to determine its own rules, order of business, and meeting procedures, which must comply with applicable open meetings laws. The document defines key terms including "Liaison" (Council members formally appointed as representatives to specific city departments), "Committee Meetings/Work Sessions" (informal public meetings for informational purposes without formal legislative votes), and establishes guidelines for public comment, while specifying that four affirmative Council votes can suspend these rules during meetings.

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  • Recorder’s Office | City Attorney's Office

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The City Recorder's Office maintains Salt Lake City's official records, including City Council and Redevelopment Agency proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, the Municipal Code, and administers municipal elections and public records requests. Located in City Hall Suite 415, the office provides services including accepting Notices of Claims via mail to P.O. Box 145515, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5515 or email to slcrecorder@slc.gov and slcattorney@slc.gov, with timeliness determined by postmark date. Service of Subpoenas, Summons, or Complaints on Salt Lake City Corporation requires an in-person visit or appointment scheduled through the online booking system or by calling 801-535-7671 during regular business hours. Ballot Propositions for local initiatives or referendums are filed at the office during business hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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  • Government Study Commission - Official Website of the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission holds regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM through August 2026 at Hazleton City Hall. The commission, led by Chairperson Allison Keegan and seven members, is working on Home Rule Charter drafting and considering various governance topics including appointed officials, legislative body decisions, council election methods, and the mayor's role. Meeting agendas, minutes, and citizen guides are available on the city's website in English and Spanish.

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  • General Information for the Board of Adjustment Hearing Process

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document provides procedural and operational information for Phoenix's Board of Adjustment, a seven-member civic board appointed by City Council that hears appeals of zoning decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month at noon in the Phoenix City Council Chambers and requires 15-day advance notice of hearings published in the Record Reporter and posted on affected properties. The document outlines requirements for granting use permits, which must demonstrate that the proposed use will not significantly increase traffic in residential areas or cause excessive emissions, noise, or property value degradation while complying with zoning ordinances.

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  • Borough Manager's Office - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with a professional Borough Manager appointed by Borough Council to oversee day-to-day operations and manage all municipal departments including public works, planning, police, finance, and utilities. The Manager's office consists of five staff members responsible for maintaining vital records, preparing the annual budget, implementing Council policies, and providing legal services through the Borough Solicitor. The Manager and Assistant Manager also serve on various community boards including the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation and Cumberland County planning and homeless task forces.

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