Handbook – Full

(1300 KB interactive online version) (pdf)

Handbook – By Section

Cover (pdf)
Preface – Table of Contents (pdf)

Section 1: Local Government

Chapter 1 Welcome to Public Service (pdf)
Chapter 2 Structure of Local Government (pdf)
Chapter 3 Charter Revision and Amendment (pdf)
Chapter 4 Boundaries and Annexation (pdf)

Section 2: Roles and Responsibilities

Chapter 5 Duties of City Village Officials (pdf)
Chapter 6 Successful Meetings (pdf)
Chapter 7 Local Ordinances (pdf)
Chapter 8 Ethics (pdf)
Chapter 9 Influencing State and Federal Legislation (pdf)
Chapter 10 Training of Municipal Officials (pdf)

Section 3: Operations

Chapter 11 Written Policies and Procedures (pdf)
Chapter 12 Municipal Service Options (pdf)
Chapter 13 Employment and Personnel (pdf)
Chapter 14 Labor Relations (pdf)
Chapter 15 Municipal Liability (pdf)
Chapter 16 Planning and Zoning (pdf)
Chapter 17 Selecting and Working with Consultants (pdf)

Section 4: Finance

Chapter 18 Authority and Internal Controls (pdf)
Chapter 19 Budgeting (pdf)
Chapter 20 Purchasing (pdf)
Chapter 21 Financing Capital Improvements (pdf)
Chapter 22 Special Assessments and User Charges (pdf)
Chapter 23 Limits of Municipal Expenditures (pdf)

Appendices

Appendix 1: Glossary (pdf)
Appendix 2: Overview of Open Meetings Act (pdf)
Appendix 3: Overview of Freedom of Information Act (pdf)
Appendix 4: Sample Council Rules of Procedure (pdf)
Appendix 5: Sample Budget Ordinance (pdf)
Appendix 6: Questions and Answers (pdf)
Appendix 7: For More Information (pdf)

Index(pdf)