Top 3 Reasons to Choose a Professional Codifier over Self-Publishing

The most important thing any community can do is keep its municipal code regularly maintained so it remains a reliable resource for the entire community. Explore why choosing a professional codifier over having municipal staff do the work is the smart choice financially, from a time- and resource-savings perspective, and ensuring the code’s enforceability.

What’s hot in local gov legislation?

Our look at trends in local government legislation continues with the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Read this latest blog and review some of the other hot and trending topics that many local governments are now exploring.

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Note to Self: Keep your community up to date and informed with eCode360^®

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Are You a New Municipal Staff Member?

Make an easier transition to your new role with this upcoming webinar series from General Code:

eCode360 for New Municipal Staff

As you’ve probably already discovered, your new role as municipal clerk/secretary or staff member can come with a tidal wave of new information and pressing questions --- particularly when it comes to understanding the ins and outs of your municipal code. This exciting new webinar series can help you get a better understanding of the importance of your municipal code to your community, how to effectively navigate it, tips for keeping it updated --- and more. It’s information you can use to help ensure smooth sailing in your new role!

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Is your favorite Clerk on the list?

The 2022 Municipal Clerks Honor Roll is complete! More than 200 nominations were received from 20 states. Check out the list to see if your favorite Clerk is being honored as one of the best of the best. And congratulations to all!

This issue’s featured clerk:

Leesa Ross
Clerk City

Frontenac, MO

Conversations With Clerks

The Municipal Clerk truly is a community’s jack-of-all-trades, often overseeing multiple departments and performing numerous tasks daily to keep local governments and public services running smoothly and efficiently.

As we reveal our annual salute to clerks through the Municipal Clerks Honor Roll, we want to spotlight clerks in our client communities who go above and beyond for their municipalities and constituents. Conversations With Clerks is a new DeCoder series in which we talk with Municipal Clerks from across the country to learn more about their unique experiences and what it takes to be effective and successful in their roles.

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