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Video Teleconference Meetings
Morgain Patterson on May 8, 2023
Public meetings conducted by video teleconference do not require significant expense for most cities.
Single Audit Requirement and CARES Act Funding
Morgain Patterson on June 3, 2021
Kentucky cities and counties received over $300 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Three, Five, or 10 Days?
Morgain Patterson on April 29, 2021
What is the Deadline for Open Records Requests?
Code Enforcement During the Pandemic
Morgain Patterson on February 16, 2021
Regardless of whether your city has resumed in person meetings, continues to meet by virtual means or some mixture thereof, SB 150 provides tools for cities.
Duty Under Open Records After Elections and Appointments
Morgain Patterson on January 14, 2021
Now that things have settled down at city hall, it is time to talk about open records and open meetings.
Governor Issued Executive Order Containing New Restrictions
Morgain Patterson on January 8, 2021
Governor Andy Beshear issued Executive Order 2020-968 on November 18, 2020, which contains new restrictions to combat the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases.
Attorney General Defends Attack on CALGA
Morgain Patterson on October 30, 2020
Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a motion to intervene in a civil action in defense of the Claims Against Local Governments Act (CALGA).
Governor Establishes Criteria to Resume Utility Cutoffs November
Morgain Patterson on October 20, 2020
Municipal utilities may resume service cutoffs for nonpayment effective November 6, 2020.
Municipal Utilities Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Morgain Patterson on March 20, 2020
Municipal utilities are ceasing water shutoffs and reconnecting service to customers in an effort to address the public health emergency.
Coronavirus (COVID 19): The City Official’s Role
Morgain Patterson on March 17, 2020
It is important to educate yourself and to confirm any information you receive with verified resources.
Are Financial Statements Really Necessary? Yes!
Morgain Patterson on June 26, 2020
Understanding the penalties a city could face for the failure to submit these statements.
Cities Encouraged to Ensure Accurate Boundary Maps for Census
Morgain Patterson on June 14, 2019
These boundaries will once again be used to determine city population totals in the 2020 Decennial Census.
Youth Camp Update (Again!)
Morgain Patterson on June 7, 2019
Important news regarding hiring for youth camps.
A Shopping Cart by Any Other Name is Still a Buggy
Morgain Patterson on March 24, 2020
Abandoned Shopping Carts can be a Problem for Cities, Businesses and the Public.
Recent Amendments to the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts
Morgain Patterson on September 4, 2018
Recently, the Kentucky Office of Attorney General sent out a communication notifying Mayors and City Attorneys of legislation that amends the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts. The information contained the following summaries:
Background Checks for Youth Programs
Morgain Patterson on June 26, 2018
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018: BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS After each legislative session, every city carefully reviews the KLC Legislative Update to make a color-coded chart denoting effecti...
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