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  • The City of York Pennsylvania REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP 2024-001

    Apr 4, 2024

    ·York, PA
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    The City of York, Pennsylvania issued RFP 2024-001 on April 3, 2024, soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide investment management advisory services, asset custody, performance reporting, and retiree payment administration for three city pension plans: Police, Officers and Employees, and Paid Firefighters. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to the designated procurement portal. The RFP includes actuarial valuations and investment policy documentation to guide vendor submissions and evaluation criteria.

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    The document establishes public decorum rules for City Council meetings, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, with a three-minute time limit for public comments and a restriction limiting individuals to speaking once per month during open forum. Additional rules specify that open forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude current or pending agenda items, profanity, and personal insults, while public testimony on legislative items is also limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed to accommodate all speakers.

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  • Departments and Officials of Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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  • Complaint Brochure

    Scranton, PA
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    This brochure provides information about the Scranton Human Relations Commission's process for filing discrimination complaints in the City of Scranton. It outlines the protected classes under the Scranton Human Relations Ordinance (SHRO), which include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and other characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The document describes the complaint filing process, including the 180-day filing deadline, the respondent's 30-day response period, required documentation, and the subsequent investigation and fact-finding procedures that may lead to settlement or a public hearing.

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  • 1 CITY OF TUCSON BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND COMMISSION MEMBER HANDBOOK

    Tucson, AZ
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    This handbook from the City of Tucson's City Clerk's Office provides guidance and orientation for members of the city's boards, committees, and commissions. It covers the structure of Tucson municipal government, including the roles of the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and various city departments, along with key governing documents such as the City Charter and Tucson Code. The handbook addresses BCC membership basics, structure, function, and types of boards and commissions, serving as a resource document for volunteers and appointees to understand their roles and responsibilities within the local government framework.

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  • 2020 Domestic Violence Task Force Report

    Dallas, TX
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  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton's Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022 documents the city's progress implementing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and CDBG-COVID funding. The report, submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers performance periods from January 1 through December 31, 2022, and includes sections on goals and outcomes, affordable housing, homelessness services, racial and ethnic composition of assisted families, and monitoring activities. The document represents the third annual progress report under the current five-year strategic plan and includes status updates on CARES Act CDBG-CV funds.

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  • Agendas & Minutes | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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  • contract compliance or affirmative action plans

    Bloomington, IN
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  • Council Meetings City of Fort Collins

    Fort Collins, CO
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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART SEVEN - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE

    York, PA
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    This document is Part Seven of the Codified Ordinances of York, Pennsylvania, establishing the General Offenses Code. It presents a table of contents listing 15 articles covering various offenses including animal keeping, civil emergencies, disorderly conduct, noise, weapons, curfews, and other public conduct violations. The detailed section on Article 705 (Keeping of Animals) outlines the city's regulatory framework for animal maintenance, including definitions, permit requirements, and enforcement provisions to promote public health and safety.

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  • MADISON PEOPLE'S BUDGET CITY OF MADISON 2021 PRESENTED BY FREEDOM, INC.

    Madison, WI
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    The Madison People's Budget is a 2021 initiative by Freedom, Inc. designed to give Madison residents direct input into municipal budget allocation, with particular emphasis on voices from low to no-income Black, Southeast Asian, disabled, queer, trans, and gender non-conforming communities. The project gathered data from over 1,500 Madison residents through surveys and focus groups to identify community budgeting priorities, with the goal of creating a budget that reflects community needs rather than government decisions made with minimal public input. The report frames budgets as moral documents and advocates for resource allocation that addresses systemic disparities including police violence, housing affordability, food insecurity, and economic displacement.

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  • Public Accommodations Discrimination Questionnaire

    Scranton, PA
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    This is a complaint intake form from the Scranton Human Relations Commission used to document allegations of discrimination in public accommodations. The form collects complainant contact information, details about the business or organization allegedly involved in the discrimination, and checkboxes for the type of harm allegedly experienced (such as denied admission, eviction, differential pricing, service denial, surveillance, or racial profiling). The document serves as the initial mechanism for citizens to file discrimination complaints with the local human relations authority.

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  • Administrative Code

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    The Borough of Mahanoy City adopted a comprehensive Administrative Code in September 2021, developed in response to findings by the Government Study Commission regarding past inconsistencies and missing administrative policies in Borough operations. The code, created in cooperation with Baker Tilly and Borough officials, operationalizes the Home Rule Charter by establishing the organization structure, administrative procedures, financial policies, human resources guidelines, and fiscal controls for the Borough government. The code explicitly preserves the authority of existing Collective Bargaining Agreements and Civil Service requirements, which supersede any conflicting provisions in the Administrative Code.

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  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Lancaster, PA
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    This is an informational guide published by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in March 2020 that explains home rule governance for Pennsylvania local governments. The document provides an overview of home rule's meaning and development, outlines procedures for establishing Government Study Commissions, and details the operations and processes involved in local government reorganization. The publication serves as a reference resource for citizens and local officials seeking to understand Pennsylvania's home rule framework and is not a record of a specific meeting or policy decision.

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  • Employment Discrimination Questionnaire

    Scranton, PA
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    The Scranton Human Relations Commission's Employment Discrimination Questionnaire is a formal intake document used to collect complaints of workplace discrimination. It requests contact information, details about the employer being complained against, and asks complainants to specify the type of harm experienced (such as discharge, denial of promotion, unequal wages, harassment, or failure to accommodate disabilities or religious practices) along with dates of the alleged discriminatory events. The form is designed to help the commission determine whether it can assist with the complaint and gather essential information for processing employment discrimination cases.

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  • Huntsvillempo

    Huntsville, AL
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    The TRiP 2045 document is a Long Range Transportation Plan prepared collaboratively by the City of Huntsville Area Planning Division and the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), with federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The plan was developed in fulfillment of federal transportation planning requirements under the FAST Act and involves coordination among federal, state, and local government agencies. The document includes leadership from the MPO's governing board and a Technical Coordinating Committee composed of representatives from various local and regional transportation, planning, and infrastructure agencies.

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  • Code of Ethics (Ch. 12A)

    Dallas, TX
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  • Equity and Empowerment Commission Reparations Recommendations - Wealth and Opportunity Gaps

    Evanston, IL
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    The Equity and Empowerment Commission presented reparations recommendations to the Evanston City Council on September 9, 2019, addressing historical wealth and opportunity gaps affecting African American residents. Following community input gathered at two well-attended meetings in July 2019, the Commission identified five priority action categories (History/Culture, Finance, Education, Institutions/Systems, and Power Structure) and proposed specific initiatives including housing assistance programs, property tax relief for long-time African American homeowners, down payment assistance for home purchasers, and economic development support such as workspace for African American entrepreneurs. The Commission recommended that the City Council receive the report and direct the City Manager to conduct additional research and data collection to determine the feasibility of implementing these recommendations.

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  • Title VI Poster

    Bloomington, IN
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    The City of Bloomington, Indiana posted this Title VI notice to inform the public of its non-discrimination policies and compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal regulations. The notice states that the city prohibits discrimination in all programs, activities, and services based on race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, income status, English proficiency, and religion, whether or not programs receive federal funding. The city's Title VI Coordinators are listed as Audrey Brittingham and Enedina Kassamanian, with contact information provided at 401 N. Morton Street.

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  • ADA Transition Plan

    Bloomington, IN
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  • Historic District Designation in Pennsylvania Michel R. Lefèvre

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This 2005 publication from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, authored by Michel R. Lefèvre, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments on establishing and administering historic district designations in Pennsylvania. The document, which substantially revised the previous edition from 26 years earlier, draws on accumulated experience from Pennsylvania communities in using historic district designation as a preservation strategy and tool for cultural and economic development. The guide is intended for local government officials, historic preservation organizations, and citizens considering the creation of historic preservation ordinances.

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  • City Manager City of Fort Collins

    Fort Collins, CO
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    This webpage describes Fort Collins' City Manager office and its leadership structure. City Manager Kelly DiMartino, who has served since June 2022 and is the city's first female City Manager, oversees approximately 2,500 employees delivering municipal services and advancing City Council priorities. The office also highlights several programs and resources including a quarterly report on city operations and financials, a Graduate Management Assistant fellowship program for public administration students, and LGBTQIA+ liaisons appointed to advise city leadership.

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  • City of Columbus 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Andrea Blevins, City Clerk Columbus, Ohio 1

    Columbus, OH
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    The City of Columbus 2023 Annual Report is a comprehensive document covering departmental activities and accomplishments across all city agencies for the year 2023, with Andrea Blevins serving as City Clerk. The report includes sections on 21 different city departments and offices, ranging from the City Attorney and Finance to Public Health, Recreation and Parks, and Education. Key highlights include the City Attorney's Office handling over 10,000 criminal prosecutions, launching a diversion program that helped 63 offenders, shutting down 17 problem properties, and increasing enforcement against domestic violence, drunk driving, and street racing.

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  • Lawful township expenditures

    Lansing, MI
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    This February 2025 publication from the Michigan Townships Association addresses lawful township expenditures and serves as a guide for township officials. The document notes that approximately 25% (roughly 1,600) of Michigan's elected township officials are new to office as of the 90-day mark, and emphasizes the importance of budgeting as a tool to translate township resources into planned action. The MTA encourages new officials to seek mentorship from experienced board members and predecessors, and highlights available training resources and publications to support officials in their leadership roles.

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  • Boards Commissions and Committees Member Handbook

    Evanston, IL
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    This handbook, created in May 2009 through a joint effort between the League of Women Voters of Evanston and City staff, provides guidance for members of City of Evanston boards, commissions, and committees on their roles and responsibilities. The handbook was developed to fulfill the 2006 City Strategic Plan's objective to provide standardized training and orientation for board and committee members and supporting staff. It covers topics including the city's governmental structure, the council-manager form of government, and information about boards, commissions, and committees' accountability and guiding principles.

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  • Boards and Committees | Wichita, KS

    Wichita, KS
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    The City of Wichita maintains several Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions designed to provide specialized expertise and recommendations on community issues ranging from urban planning and affordable housing to bicycling and pedestrian safety. These boards, including the Advance Plans Committee, Affordable Housing Review Board, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, and others, advise the City Council and staff on policy matters affecting the community. Citizens can view and apply to serve on these boards based on eligibility requirements.

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  • Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH Chapter I.

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory sections of the Fort Worth City Charter, originally adopted by voters on December 11, 1924, with amendments through November 8, 1983. The charter establishes Fort Worth as a municipal corporation in Tarrant County, Texas, and outlines its organizational structure across 28 chapters covering city council, departments (police, fire, public works, finance, etc.), budgeting, taxation, and administrative procedures. The document indicates the charter has been amended multiple times between 1928 and 1983, with subsequent amendments noted in individual sections.

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  • Boards and Commissions – City of Hartford

    Hartford, CT
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