Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies
Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies
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The School Board Election Date Act
Section 1. Date of School Board Elections (A) The date of a school district’s election for members of its board of education shall be held on the first…
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Stop Squatters Act
Section 1. Limited Alternative Remedy to Remove Unauthorized Persons from Residential and Commercial Real Properties (a) The Legislature finds that the right to exclude others from entering, and the right…
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ACCE Model County Code Ordinance
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER____ ZONING, OF THE ______ CITY/COUNTY CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY/COUNTY OF _________,…
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Statement of Principles on Illegal Possession of Private Property
Squatting in the United States is the unauthorized use of real estate. Historically, squatting occurred during the settlement of the Midwest when colonial European settlers established land rights and during the California Gold Rush.
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Resolution To Adopt The “Think Differently” Initiative To Assist Individuals With Special Needs And Their Families
WHEREAS, the “Think Differently” initiative is about promoting awareness and acceptance of all people, and advocating for the inclusion of all individuals living on the Autism Spectrum and with special…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…