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  • Volume 43 Number 40 Saturday, October 5, 2013 • Harrisburg, PA Pages 5787—5978

    Oct 5, 2013

    ·Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is the Pennsylvania Bulletin for October 5, 2013, a weekly official publication containing notices, rules, and regulatory actions from Commonwealth agencies. The issue includes content from various state departments and agencies such as the Courts, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, Public Utility Commission, and others, spanning pages 5787-5978 with a detailed subject index for January-September 2013. The bulletin is published by Fry Communications under the direction of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau with an annual subscription rate of $82.00.

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  • Ga

    Atlanta, GA
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This memorandum from the Georgia Employees' Retirement System Executive Director announces the Annual Meetings of multiple retirement and assurance boards scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning with an Investment Committee meeting at 8:30 A.M. followed by sequential board meetings for the Employees' Retirement System (10:00 A.M.), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (11:00 A.M.), Public School Employees Retirement System (11:15 A.M.), and State Employees' Assurance Department (11:30 A.M.). The meetings will be held at Two Northside 75 in Atlanta with public participation available via conference call using provided toll-free numbers and access codes.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • 2020 Domestic Violence Task Force Report

    Dallas, TX
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  • HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    Hazle Township's 2003 Zoning Ordinance, as amended through October 2016, establishes comprehensive land use regulations for the township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance defines nine zoning districts (R-1 and R-2 residential, B-1 and B-2 commercial, I-1 and I-2 industrial, M-1 mining, C-1 conservation, and BP business park), along with a healthcare overlay district, and includes regulations for accessory structures, setbacks, special exceptions, and planned residential developments. The document serves as the primary tool for managing growth and development while addressing community development objectives through dimensional requirements, use restrictions, and procedural standards for development applications.

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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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  • Township - Michigan

    Lansing, MI
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    This is the December 2025 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). The issue features articles on the fiduciary responsibilities of township boards, township recognition for election administration excellence, and a message from 2025 MTA President Kevin Beeson reflecting on the recent passing of former president Harold Koviak and his vision for continuing MTA's mission to serve Michigan townships. The publication serves as a resource for township officials across the state, highlighting governance practices and organizational updates.

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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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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Cincinnati, OH
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    This Ohio Township Handbook, published by the State Auditor's office in March 2019, is a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist township officials in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and procedural requirements. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, fire and ambulance services, and police protection, with appendices providing additional reference materials. As an informational resource rather than legal guidance, the handbook aims to help local government officials meet administrative challenges by providing accessible, regularly updated information on township governance and operations.

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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 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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    annual reportpublic safetycity administrationparks and recreationpublic health
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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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  • Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan ● 2015 Update

    Pottstown, PA
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    The Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan 2015 Update is a regional planning document prepared by the Montgomery County Planning Commission covering eight municipalities across Montgomery and Chester counties, including Pottstown Borough and surrounding townships. The plan establishes regional goals and objectives across economic development, housing, parks and recreation, open space, natural resources protection, agriculture, transportation, and community facilities, while documenting the region's socio-economic conditions, natural and historic resources, and existing land use patterns. The document was finalized in April 2015 and was developed by a regional planning committee with representatives from each participating municipality.

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  • Battling recruitment and retention issues in the fire service

    Lansing, MI
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    The October 2021 edition of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association, features an article addressing recruitment and retention challenges faced by Michigan townships in staffing their fire and EMS departments, a trend occurring nationwide. The publication includes insights from fire chiefs and experts on strategies to attract individuals to public safety service, alongside coverage of the MTA's Robert R. Robinson Scholarship recipients and updates on the American Rescue Plan Act implementation.

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  • I HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE 2003-1-6-1

    Hazleton, PA
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    This is the table of contents and initial pages of Hazle Township's 2003 Zoning Ordinance (as amended and adopted August 13, 2018) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance establishes comprehensive zoning regulations covering general provisions, definitions, general regulations for structures and land use, zoning district classifications (including residential, commercial, industrial, conservation, and overlay districts), special exceptions procedures, planned residential development standards, and supplemental use regulations. The document serves as the township's primary land use control instrument, organizing zoning requirements across multiple articles addressing topics such as setbacks, accessory structures, height limitations, and district-specific development standards.

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  • CITY OF HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ZONING REGULATIONS Adopted

    Hartford, CT
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    The City of Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission adopted comprehensive zoning regulations on December 6, 2005, which were subsequently amended and restated on September 23, 2014, amended again on December 9, 2014, and amended and restated on April 14, 2015, becoming effective April 29, 2015. The regulations establish a framework for land use control across ten articles covering general provisions, administration and enforcement, zoning districts, permitted uses, parking and loading requirements, accessory uses, signs, planned developments, fences, and landscaping. The document serves as the primary municipal code governing zoning compliance, district classifications, lot requirements, building standards, and development procedures for Hartford.

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  • The purpose of this booklet is to describe the budget process

    Lansford, PA
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    This booklet describes Pennsylvania's state budget process as administered by the Governor's Office of the Budget. It provides an overview of the budget cycle phases—preparation, approval, execution, and audit—and is designed for both general administrators and budget specialists. The document, published in May 2017, includes supporting materials such as a glossary of budget terminology, agency preparation summaries, organizational charts, and relevant sections from the Pennsylvania Constitution and Administrative Code.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Eugene, OR
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    This document is the Ohio Township Handbook published in March 2019 by the Ohio Auditor of State's office, designed to serve as a reference guide for township officials on governance, administration, and operations. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, and fire and ambulance services, with appendices containing additional regulatory information. The Auditor of State notes the handbook is intended to be regularly updated and clarifies that it should not be considered legal advice, recommending officials consult appropriate legal counsel for legal questions.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Columbus, OH
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    This Ohio Auditor of State handbook, published in March 2019, serves as a comprehensive guide for township officials covering governance, administration, finance, and services including fire and ambulance operations and police protection. The document provides regulatory and procedural information organized by sections addressing township officers and employees, administration and finance, emergency services, and police protection, with various appendices included for reference. This handbook is designed to assist local township officials in understanding their responsibilities and meeting governance challenges, though it explicitly does not constitute legal advice.

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  • L E G I S L AT I V E H A N D B O O K S E R I E S V O L U M E V I

    Baltimore, MD
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    This is Volume VI of the Maryland Legislative Handbook Series, providing an overview of local government structure and operations in Maryland as of 2022. The document covers topics including forms of local government, revenue sources, indebtedness, and state funding allocation, with demographic and historical profiles for each county. Local governments in Maryland employ over 230,000 people, manage $37.7 billion in public spending, and received $11.1 billion in state funding in fiscal 2023.

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  • Evanston Policies and Practices Directly Affecting the African American Community, 1900 - 1960 (and Present)

    Evanston, IL
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    This report, compiled by the Shorefront Legacy Center and Evanston History Center in 2021, documents historical and contemporary policies and practices by the City of Evanston that segregated and discriminated against the African American community from 1900 to the present. The working document systematically examines segregative practices across employment, housing, zoning, schooling, policing, cultural representation, and public services, drawing on published sources, historical documents, and policy records. Created at the request of City of Evanston staff, the report aims to provide factual evidence of instances where the city may have facilitated, participated in, or remained neutral regarding discriminatory acts against its Black residents.

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  • ARPA Evaluation | December 2023

    Scranton, PA
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  • Louisville Metro Records Retention Schedule

    Louisville, KY
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    This document is the Records Retention Schedule for Louisville Metro, a comprehensive guide prepared by the Local Records Branch and approved by the State Libraries, Archives, and Records Commission that defines how various categories of public records should be managed and retained. The schedule establishes key definitions and protocols including designations for permanent records (P), confidential records (C), and vital records (V), as well as procedures for record destruction requiring completion of destruction certificates and approval from the Department for Libraries and Archives. The document emphasizes that local government officials are responsible for understanding and enforcing applicable confidentiality laws and maintaining vital records protection plans for emergency preparedness.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA MONDAY, MARCH 12,1979 Session of 1979

    Harrisburg, PA
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    On March 12, 1979, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives convened and introduced six bills to various committees, including amendments to the Right-to-Know Law (redefining "agency" and "public record"), the Public Welfare Code (limiting student exclusions from employables programs), the Second Class Township Code (addressing office incompatibility and garbage collection), the Workmen's Compensation Act (increasing compensation rates), and a constitutional amendment proposal (limiting legislative session duration). The bills were referred to appropriate committees including State Government, Health and Welfare, Local Government, Insurance, and Transportation for further consideration.

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  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

    State College, PA
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    The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conducted a study pursuant to Senate Resolution 2011-147 examining the need for public community college programs in rural Pennsylvania, completed in December 2011. The committee found that while Pennsylvania's 14 local independent public community colleges play an important role in workforce development and economic growth, they are not geographically, programmatically, or financially accessible to residents of rural communities. The report recommends that the Commonwealth consider various approaches used by other states to strategically place public community colleges statewide to ensure equitable access to publicly supported postsecondary education.

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  • 1931 City Charter

    Dallas, TX
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    The City of Dallas Charter, originally adopted in 1907 and compiled in 1931, consolidates charter amendments adopted between 1909 and 1930. The document establishes the city's governmental structure, including the City Council, City Manager system, legal department, and administrative departments such as Finance, with provisions for incorporation, powers, election procedures, and fiscal oversight mechanisms. Published by order of the Board of Commissioners on April 15, 1931, this charter reflects Dallas's municipal governance framework during the early 20th century.

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