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Home/FAQs and How-To's/Legal

Legal FAQs

What do I need to know about Insurance Premium Taxes?

What is Tax Increment Financing (TIF)?

How can a city collect delinquent real property taxes?

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

What are the procedures for conducting a "closed" meeting of the city council or city commission?

What is "Home Rule?"

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

Can a city require drug testing for employees?

What is an incompatible office?

What is the procedure for annexation?

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

When and how is compensation determined for elected and appointed city officers?

How do you amend an ordinance?

How are abstentions counted for a quorum and final vote?

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

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 amended?

How can a city adopt planning and zoning?

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