American City County Exchange
Task Force Description
The American City County Exchange (ACCE) is America’s only non-partisan forum for local government officials who believe taxpayers should come first in every decision. Always putting their neighbors and constituents first, ACCE members learn from other local decision makers and industry experts about issues, processes and problem-solving strategies for the key issues in their communities. Provided with important policy education, local decision makers become more informed and better equipped to serve the needs of their communities.
ACCE Mission Statement
The Mission of American City County Exchange is to engage local elected officials and leaders from business and industry for the advancement of limited government and free market principles.
Meeting Information
American City County Exchange
- Subcommittee Meeting
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
- Task Force Meetings:
- Part 1: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- 1:45 PM – 3:30 PM EST
- Part 2: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM EST
- Part 1: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Task Force Meeting Agenda
- American City County Exchange Meeting: Part 1
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- Panel Discussion – Technology: Better Solutions for Local Governments
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- Panel Discussion – Private Property: The Rights to Responsibly Develop
- American City County Exchange Meeting: Part 2
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- Consideration of New Model Policies
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- Safe Neighborhoods Act
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- Home-Based Business Fairness Act
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- An Ordinance to Address Use of Tax Dollars for Special Purposes
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- Permit Freedom Act
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- Renewal of Existing Model Policies
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- ACCE Principles of Taxation
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- An Ordinance to Repeal Personal Property Tax Collection
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- Proclamation Recognizing Tax Freedom Day
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- A Local Resolution in Support of State Minimum Wage Law
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- A Resolution to Establish a Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights for Residents of (INSERT JURISDICTION)
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Draft Policies
- Proclamation Recognizing Tax Freedom Day
- A Resolution to Establish a Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights for Residents of (INSERT JURISDICTION)
- Official Public Notice and Village Dissolution Act
- Safe Neighborhoods Act
- ACCE Principles of Taxation
- Permit Freedom Act
- An Ordinance to Address Use of Tax Dollars for Special Purposes
- An Ordinance to Repeal Personal Property Tax Collection
- A Local Resolution in Support of State Minimum Wage Law
- Home-Based Business Fairness Act
All Model Policies
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Proclamation Recognizing Tax Freedom Day Draft
WHERAS, Tax Freedom Day is a significant date for taxpayers and lawmakers because it represents how long Americans as a whole have to work in order to pay the nation’s tax burden, and WHERAS, Americans will collectively spend more on taxes in [Insert Current Year] than they will on food,…
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A Resolution to Establish a Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights for Residents of (INSERT JURISDICTION) Draft
WHEREAS, this great nation is built on the solid foundation of government being of the people, by the people and for the people, and WHEREAS, it has become too commonplace for governments at all levels, to solve financial problems by creating new taxes and/or increasing existing taxes with little or…
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Official Public Notice and Village Dissolution Act Draft
Section 1. Definitions (A) “Date the dissolution is effective” means the date the election result is certified under Section 7 or Section 8 of this Act, or the date the attorney general files a certified copy of a court’s order of dissolution with the secretary of…
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Safe Neighborhoods Act Draft
A. Notwithstanding any other law, a property owner or triple net leaseholder may submit a claim for compensation in an amount determined pursuant to subsection B of this section if either of the following occurs: The city, town or county in which the real property is located adopts and follows…
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ACCE Principles of Taxation Draft
The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for a neutral and effective tax system; one that raises needed revenue for core functions of government, while minimizing the burden on citizens. Simplicity – The tax code should be easy for the average citizen to understand, and it should minimize the cost…
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Permit Freedom Act Draft
A. The criteria for approval for any license or permit required prior to a person engaging in any constitutionally protected activity shall be specified in clear and unambiguous language. No permit may be denied for reasons not specified by law. B. The entity responsible shall approve or deny an application…