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Archives: American City County Exchange / Model Policies
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Proclamation Recognizing Tax Freedom Day
WHERAS, Tax Freedom Day is a significant date for taxpayers and lawmakers because it represents how long Americans as a whole have to work in order to pay the nation’s…
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A Resolution to Establish a Local Taxpayer Bill of Rights for Residents of (INSERT JURISDICTION)
WHEREAS, this great nation is built on the solid foundation of government being of the people, by the people and for the people, and WHEREAS, it has become too commonplace…
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Official Public Notice and Village Dissolution Act
Section 1. Definitions (A) “Date the dissolution is effective” means the date the election result is certified under Section 7 or Section 8 of this Act,…
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Safe Neighborhoods Act
A. Notwithstanding any other law, a property owner or triple net leaseholder may submit a claim for compensation in an amount determined pursuant to subsection B of this section if…
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ACCE Principles of Taxation
The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for a neutral and effective tax system; one that raises needed revenue for core functions of government, while minimizing the burden on citizens.
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Permit Freedom Act
A. The criteria for approval for any license or permit required prior to a person engaging in any constitutionally protected activity shall be specified in clear and unambiguous language. No…
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An Ordinance to Address Use of Tax Dollars for Special Purposes
Section 1. Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that public funds are used solely for legitimate governmental purposes that primarily benefit the public as a whole and…
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An Ordinance to Repeal Personal Property Tax Collection
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. [Insert number], passed on [Insert date], established personal property tax collection in [Insert Jurisdiction], and WHEREAS, the [Insert State] [insert state statute] has given [Insert Jurisdiction] the…
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A Local Resolution in Support of State Minimum Wage Law
WHEREAS, [Insert Jurisdiction] is a political subdivision, created by the [Insert State] WHEREAS, [Insert Jurisdiction] is tasked by the [Insert State] to carry out certain core responsibilities as approved by…
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Home-Based Business Fairness Act
A. The use of a residential dwelling for a home-based business is a permitted use, except that this permission does not supersede any of the following: Any deed restriction, covenant…
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Marketplace Uniformity Act
Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term “online marketplace” means a person or entity that does both of the following: Provides…
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Homeowner’s Freedom to Inspect and Review Services Ordinance
Legislative Declaration WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to streamline and reduce the cost of permitting and inspection for residential construction, renovation and backup power…
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Early Learning Access and Innovation Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known as the “Early Learning Access and Innovation Act”. Section 2. Purpose The purpose of…
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Never Forget: September Eleventh Awareness Education Act
Section 1. Short Title This policy shall be known as the “Never Forget: September Eleventh Awareness Education Act.” Section 2. Purpose and Findings …
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Private Property Restoration Act
WHEREAS, [Insert reference to Declaration of Rights provision of State Constitution, specifically reference to property rights]; and WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that government increasingly…
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FAIR Zoning Act
FAIR (Fairness, Accountability, and Integrity in Rezoning) Zoning Act Section 1: Zoning protest prohibited Once approved, a change in regulations, restrictions, or district boundaries that expands the…
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Statement of Principles on the Gig Economy
Broad Overview: The gig economy has several components, including: Independent workers: People who are paid for a specific task or project. Consumers: People…
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Statement of Principles on Housing
Broad Overview: The bundle of rights is a metaphor used in property law to describe the legal rights that come with owning real estate: Right…
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Ten Guiding Principles for Consideration of Grants
Statement of Principles Grants can be a very attractive source of funding for local governments, as they can help pay for services, programs and amenities without going to tax- and…
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Tenth Amendment Resolution
DECLARE ________ COUNTY TO BE A “TENTH AMENDMENT SANCTUARY COUNTY” This model resolution specifies Water. Tenth Amendment Sanctuary County can include Education, Wolves, ESA (except migratory fowl), EPA, FEMA,…