Transparency lies at the heart of effective local government. For towns, where decisions made in meeting rooms have a direct and i...
Traffic signal inspections are a vital part of any municipal maintenance program, ensuring safety, reliability, and defensible rec...
Town boards hold a uniquely influential position in local government, serving as both the legislative and supervisory body for the...
The relationship between a town and the outside entities that surround or govern portions of its operations is one of the most inf...
Municipalities across the country are turning to artificial intelligence to improve roadway safety, using smart camera systems to ...
The big picture is that .gov is becoming a baseline for trustworthy government communication online. New York’s law connects that ...
Robert’s Rules has survived since 1876 because it adapts to changing times while holding to its core principles of order and fairn...
Roads-by-use are a legally complex, operationally sensitive component of many municipalities’ highway systems. They require a clea...
Local governments build public trust by pairing radical transparency with participatory decision-making, reliable and equitable se...
Capital reserve funds let local governments systematically set aside and prudently invest money earmarked for specific capital pro...
Condition ratings do not fix potholes or replace beams, but they transform anecdotal complaints into quantifiable risk, letting el...
Micromanagement may stem from good intentions - wanting potholes fixed quickly or finances scrutinized closely, but it invites law...
