When a municipality has a credit card, monitoring and managing its use is imperative. The money spent on a card belongs to the people, so spending cannot happen without strict guidelines and rules. The Legislative Service Commission explains any Ohio municipality with...
Given that municipalities in Ohio involve a community's well-being, municipal contracts play a considerable role in community development. Making sure that your municipal agreements meet the expectations of everyone involved is an ongoing process. Knowing some...
The public has a right to hear and learn what goes on in their government. However, sometimes local, state and federal governments do not provide the transparency that their constituents deserve. The state of Ohio has passed two laws to help combat this issue. Known...
Transparency in local government means ensuring the public has access to all information about all actions of officials. Diligent Insights explains transparency, especially in local governments, is essential to avoid problems and issues with the public. Trust The...
To keep the peace, avoid disagreements between neighbors and ensure community safety, every municipality has laws and rules in place for its inhabitants. The City of Westerville highlights some Westerville Codified Ordinances that it has in place for common issues...
Occasionally, two municipal corporations in Ohio may decide to collaborate to manage or construct a facility. In this situation, both corporations need to draft a contract so that this agreement is legally binding. According to the Ohio Revised Code, municipal...
Property taxes are just one of the many aspects of owning a home in Ohio that many people forget about until they receive a bill in the mail. Many elements from the age of a person's home to its design can influence the amount owed for property taxes. If people...
Along with the Public Records Act, the Open Meetings Act is one of Ohio's two "sunshine laws." The purpose of the Open Meetings Act is to encourage openness in the government's activities and general conduct by allowing public access to meetings when conducting...
Like any law a municipality passes, zoning must occur for the good of the community. In some cases, zoning helps to keep residential areas separate from business districts. It may also help protect wildlife or certain environmental aspects of an area. Zoning decisions...
There are three levels of government in Ohio. These are federal, state and local. Each level can make its own laws. The way the state and federal governments make laws are fairly standardized through their respective constitutions. At the local level, cities have...
