Municipal Law Training

In-House Seminars for Council, Staff, & Volunteers

Our team of experienced Municipal Lawyers can come to your city to provide quality, customized training courses on the following topics:

Land Use & Development

Annexation, Comprehensive Plans, Subdivision Regulations, Zoning, Building Codes, Signs, Antenna Towers, Sexually-Oriented Businesses, Aesthetics and Exterior Design Standards, Landscaping, Open Space, Historic Preservation, Development Agreement, Planned Development Districts, Variances,Conditional Use Permits, Overlay Districts, Impact Fees, Grandfathering, Water Quality Protection (stormwater, impervious cover, waterway / groundwater protection)

Personnel

Sexual Harassment, Age Discrimination in Employment, Whistle Blowers, Workers' Compensation, Police/Firefighters, Flex-Schedules and Tele-Commuting, Overtime and Compensatory Time, Job Descriptions, Recruitment, Progressive Discipline, Employment Policies, Free Speech, and Employment Contracts

Ethics

Conflicts of Interest, Dual Office Holding, Resign to Run, Incompatibility, Nepotism, Revolving Door, Confidential-Privileged Information, Abuse of Office, Official Oppression and Misconduct, Financial Disclosure Statements, Gifts & Honoraria, Electioneering by cities

Elections

General Elections, Special Elections, Rollback, Propositions, Candidates, Pre-clearance under federal Voting Rights Act, Redistricting, Recall, Deadlines, Process, Charters

Open Government

Public Information Act, Open Meetings Act, Records Retention Act, Formulating Agendas, Conducting Meetings, Procedural Rules of Order, Open Government Policies & Procedures

Economic Development

Chapter 380 Agreements, 4A & 4B Sales Taxes, Sales Tax Refunds, Property Tax Abatements

  • Every session features a balanced discussion of legal and practical considerations.
  • All presentations include visual aides and handouts summarizing the material.
  • Flat fee regardless of number of attendees.