Overview of Voting Rules Voting is one of the most important things that local governing boards do. They vote on a range of things, including, motions, resolutions, ordinances, franchises, contracts, and any other matters that come before them for action. … Read more

A recent discussion among local government attorneys concerned whether a city may adopt an ordinance that requires abutting property owners to mow or otherwise maintain the grassy strip that often lies between a public sidewalk and the curb.  The discussion … Read more

I sometimes get questions about the ubiquitous “approved as to form,” which appears on official documents, signed by the local government attorney. Is this just typical boilerplate, or is it a legal requirement for a contract, ordinance, or other official … Read more