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  • Fiscal Notes and General Tips April 24, 2025 | 11:30am

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document summarizes a Legistar Lunch & Learn training session held on April 24, 2025, organized by volunteer staff to build support for local government users of the Legistar legislative management system. The session covered the fiscal note approval process, referrals and agendas, and communication tips for Board, Committee, and Commission (BCC) staff, with the volunteer team indicating plans for quarterly meetings throughout the year. A fiscal note is defined as a summary of the fiscal impact of legislation, as required by Administrative Procedure Memorandum 1-3 and Madison General Ordinances section 2.05(1)(b).

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  • Legislative process | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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  • Clerk | Salt Lake County

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Salt Lake County Clerk's Office operates four main divisions serving the public: the Election Division, which oversees voter registration and the voting process; the Marriage Division, which issues marriage licenses, conducts ceremonies, and maintains marriage records; the Passport Division, which accepts and processes passport applications and provides photo services; and the Council Clerk's Office, which prepares and maintains minutes, agendas, and correspondence for the County Council, Redevelopment Agency, Municipal Building Authority, Board of Canvassers, and Legislative Audit Committee. The office states its mission as providing services that are accessible, efficient, and secure, with a commitment to integrity and transparency.

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  • Public Input | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This webpage describes the City of Lexington, Kentucky's public input and civic engagement resources. It provides information on how residents can participate in local government, including finding their councilmember, joining boards and commissions, submitting public comments, and using the "Engage Lexington" platform to provide feedback on city issues and legislation. The page also lists contact information and directs citizens to resources such as council meeting agendas, minutes, live meeting broadcasts, and details about the legislative process.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Selectboard - Town of Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
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    The document provides organizational and procedural information for the Town of Wilmington's Selectboard, including the 2026 membership roster (Chair Tom Fitzgerald, Vice Chair Vince Rice, and three other members), their contact details, and their ex-officio committee assignments. Wilmington operates under a town manager form of government where the Selectboard serves as the chief elected legislative body setting policy, while the town manager handles administrative operations and day-to-day management. The document also outlines the Selectboard's regular meeting schedule (first and third Tuesdays at 6:00 pm), the process for filing Open Meeting Law complaints (within 10 calendar days with responses required within 10 calendar days), and procedural rules for agenda submissions and meetings.

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  • Wilmingtonma

    Wilmington, DE
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    This is a citizen's guide to Wilmington, Massachusetts' Town Meeting process, explaining that Town Meeting serves as the town's legislative body where registered voters decide on the annual budget, zoning changes, bylaw amendments, and other community matters. The document outlines key procedural elements including the requirement of 150 registered voters to establish a quorum, the process for submitting articles to the warrant (10 signatures for annual meetings, 200 for special meetings), and the roles of officials such as the Town Moderator, Town Manager, and Select Board. Town Meetings are conducted according to Massachusetts General Laws and parliamentary procedures including Robert's Rules of Order.

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  • Unigov Handbook A Guide to Indianapolis Government

    Indianapolis, IN
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    The Unigov Handbook is a comprehensive guide to Indianapolis government published by the League of Women Voters and Indianapolis Public Library, designed to help citizens understand the city's governance structure, institutions, and services. Originally published in print beginning in 1980, the handbook was converted to digital format in 2021 as part of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. The guide covers topics including the history of Unigov, the organization of city and county services, the structure of executive, legislative, and judicial branches, budget processes, and guidance for citizen participation in government.

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  • 200 North Third St., Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 787-9555

    Tamaqua, PA
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    The document outlines the Center for Rural Pennsylvania's community visioning process, a systematic approach for rural communities to develop shared goals and action plans. It describes a multi-step process involving establishing a steering committee, conducting four community workshops, forming taskforces to address identified issues, and creating a unified vision statement based on community assets and priorities. The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, a legislative research agency established by Act 16 of 1987, provides grants and maintains databases to support rural research and development initiatives.

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