Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies

Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies

  • Taxpayer Transparency Act image

    Taxpayer Transparency Act

    Be it enacted by the Legislature of the [COUNTY] as follows: Section I. [Chapter] of the Code of [COUNTY] is hereby added as provided hereinafter: TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY 1 Title. 2…

  • Local Taxpayer Protection Act image

    Local Taxpayer Protection Act

    Be it enacted by the Legislature of [COUNTY] as follows: Section 1. Local Taxpayer Protection Act. (A) Should the annual operating budget result in an increase in property…

  • Homelessness Crisis Mitigation Act image

    Homelessness Crisis Mitigation Act

    Be it enacted by the Legislature of [COUNTY] as follows: Section 1 A new Chapter is hereby added to the Code of [COUNTY] to read as follows: CHAPTER HOMELESS SHELTERS…

  • Savings Incentive Partnership Program image

    Savings Incentive Partnership Program

    APPROVAL/LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF [COUNTY] BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED “SAVINGS INCENTIVE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM”  Be it enacted by the Legislature of [COUNTY] as follows: Purpose. The…

  • Ordinance Establishing Mobile Food Vendors image

    Ordinance Establishing Mobile Food Vendors

    ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MOBILE FOOD VENDORS: WHEREAS, mobile food vending is a popular and diverse part of local economies across the United States; WHEREAS, [XXX Municipality] desires to support economic development,…

  • A Resolution for Government Services to be Compared to Private Sector Services for Federal and State Grant Money image

    A Resolution for Government Services to be Compared to Private Sector Services for Federal and State Grant Money

    Whereas, federal and state grants are a crucial part of funding for public works and community development infrastructure projects and, Whereas, federal and state grants are used to help defray…

  • Prompt Payment Ordinance image

    Prompt Payment Ordinance

    AN ordinance concerning business. Be it enacted by the [Insert Governing Body],represented in the [Insert Jurisdiction]: Section 1. The Contractor Prompt Payment Ordinance as follows: A construction contract…

  • Ordinance: Freedom of Association in Local Elections image

    Ordinance: Freedom of Association in Local Elections

    [Insert Ordinance #] Whereas, Individuals running for political office are currently restricted from being nominated by a political party and Whereas, Individuals running for local office should be free to…

  • Ordinance: Prohibition on taxpayer funded lobbying activities image

    Ordinance: Prohibition on taxpayer funded lobbying activities

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE (Insert Jurisdiction): SECTION 1.   to read as follows: PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. (a)(Insert Jurisdiction) may not pay: a person or entity that is required to register…

  • Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance image

    Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance

    Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance Section 1. {Ordinance Definitions} The following definitions apply in this ordinance: (A) “Employment bargain” means any formal…

  • Statement of Principles on Commercial Speech image

    Statement of Principles on Commercial Speech

    ALEC recognizes that commercial speech promotes an open society by eliminating arbitrary burdens on speech and is essential for the free flow of information among consumers and private enterprise in…

  • A Public Safety Resolution Calling on the [Insert Jurisdiction] to Define [Insert Jurisdiction] as a Rule of Law Community image

    A Public Safety Resolution Calling on the [Insert Jurisdiction] to Define [Insert Jurisdiction] as a Rule of Law Community

    WHEREAS, The Federal Government under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act as codified in the United States Code (U.S.C.) is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of the…

  • Public Comment Time Guidelines image

    Public Comment Time Guidelines

    Summary The freedom of speech is a guaranteed right in the United States Constitution. Open government is the cornerstone of the American republic. Citizens should always have the opportunity to…

  • Local Right to Work Ordinance – Private Sector image

    Local Right to Work Ordinance – Private Sector

    WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to provide that no employee covered by the National Labor Relations Act need join or pay dues to a union, or refrain…

  • Public Employee Bargaining Transparency Ordinance image

    Public Employee Bargaining Transparency Ordinance

    Public Employee Bargaining Transparency Ordinance In accordance with state law [Insert State Code], [Insert Jurisdiction] has been given the power to provide transparency in public-sector collective bargaining. Section…

  • Proclamation Recognizing Tax Freedom Day image

    Proclamation Recognizing Tax Freedom Day

    Whereas, 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…

  • A LOCAL RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAW image

    A LOCAL RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAW

    WHEREAS, [Insert Jurisdiction] is a political subdivision, created by the [Insert State] WHEREAS, [Insert Jurisdiction] is tasked by the [Insert State] to carry out certain core responsibilities as approved by…

  • An Ordinance for Local Coordination on Federal Regulations image

    An Ordinance for Local Coordination on Federal Regulations

    (A) Definitions. (1) “Coordinate” means the action necessary to achieve coordination. (2) “Coordination” means the process by which an agency of the federal government brings its regulations, whether proposed or…

  • An Ordinance to Repeal Personal Property Tax Collection image

    An Ordinance to Repeal Personal Property Tax Collection

    WHEREAS, Ordinance No. [Insert number], passed on [Insert date], established personal property tax collection in [Insert Jurisdiction], and WHEREAS, the [Insert State] [insert state statute] has given [Insert Jurisdiction] the…

  • ACCE Principles of Taxation image

    ACCE Principles of Taxation

    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.