Archives: Local Issues / Model Policies
Archives: Local Issues / Model Policies
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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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Recall of Elected Civic Leaders and Integrity Measures (RECLAIM) Act
Section 1. Background A political recall is the process by which citizens can remove elected officials from office before their term is completed. This process typically includes the circulation of petitions by…
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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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Short-Term Rental Tax Policy
Definitions: “Booking service” mean a person or entity who, directly or indirectly: (a) provides one or more online, computer or application-based platforms that individually or collectively can be…
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Amendments to the ACCE Principles of Short-Term Housing Rental Regulations
Short-term housing rentals has become an important component of the travel and tourism economy in many communities throughout the country. Some jurisdictions have passed — or are considering the passage…
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Resolution to Create a County Employee Recognition Program
Purpose: Benefits of an Employee Recognition Program: Improved employee engagement Improved workplace environments, employee sentiments Increased sense of ownership relative to work and outcomes Increased sense of opportunity, purpose, and…
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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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The Hope Scholarship Act
Section I – Hope Scholarship Program – Short Title This law shall be known as the “Hope Scholarship Act.” The program created by this act shall be known as the…