Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies
Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies
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Ten Guiding Principles for Consideration of Grants
Statement of Principles Grants can be a very attractive source of funding for local governments, as they can help pay for services, programs and amenities without going to tax- and…
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Tenth Amendment Resolution
DECLARE ________ COUNTY TO BE A “TENTH AMENDMENT SANCTUARY COUNTY” This model resolution specifies Water. Tenth Amendment Sanctuary County can include Education, Wolves, ESA (except migratory fowl), EPA, FEMA,…
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Energy Choice Resolution, Natural Gas
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR USE OF PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN _________COUNTY AND SETTING OF CODE ORDINANCE READING SCHEDULE TO AMEND___________ COUNTY…
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Resolution in Support of Farming and Energy Production
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR LAND USE AND PERMITTING FOR LESS THAN 5 ACRE COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS AND PROJECTS UP TO 160 ACRES FOR AGRIVOVOLTAIC PROJECTS IN_______COUNTY AND SETTING…
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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…