Legal FAQ

What is the difference between the mayor-council, commissioner, and manager forms of city government?

How do you fill a vacancy on a city council or a city commission?

What are the procedures for conducting a closed meeting?

Do you know when and how to go into executive (closed session)?

Can a city officer or city employee contract with the city?

What is Home Rule?

How can a city collect delinquent real property taxes?

When and how is compensation determined?

What is an incompatible office?

What is the procedure for increasing a city's ad valorem tax rate?

Can a city make donations without violating the "public purpose" spending requirement?

How and when should a city budget be adopted?

Can a city require drug testing for employees?

When drug testing city employees, a city must be aware of the legal obstacles that a public employer faces, as there are many situations in which drug testing will not be allowed.

How are abstentions counted for a quorum and final vote?

What is the procedure for annexation?

What are the requirements for procurement pursuant to KRS 424.260 and the Local Government Model Procurement Code, KRS 45A.343 - 45A.460?

What do I need to know about Insurance Premium Taxes?

What is Tax Increment Financing (TIF)?

Important Reminders about Work Sessions

If a work session is not established as a regular work session meeting in ordinance, treat work sessions as a special meeting.