Topic - Public Trust & Ethics Archive

	Title	Issue
	Regulating Lobbying Activities This article examines common elements of lobbying laws and how these laws typically regulate lobbyist behavior. by Daniel D. Purnell	August 2012
	New Resources: The Latest in Best Practices and More Local officials looking for tools to help them serve their communities now have access to a variety of new resources.	July 2012
	Website Content for Local Agencies to Consider: A Checklist	June 2012
	Putting Technology to Work The Internet is no longer a new tool, and many cities are making good use of it. In this era of fiscal austerity, we are all working to do more with less. Cities are using technology to improve efficiency and increase government transparency. by Mike Kasperzak	June 2012
	Local Agency Opportunities for Website Transparency Public agency transparency comprises two dimensions: information and process. This article includes a handy checklist of items local agencies may want to consider including on their website.	June 2012
	Resources for Involving the Public in Land-Use Planning Decisions Land-use planning can present difficult and divisive issues for communities. A local agency’s land-use planning decisions literally affect people where they live.	March 2012
	The “Front Page” Test: An Easy Ethics Standard As an elected official and public servant, your actions and words are often subject to intense public scrutiny. Thinking about how the average constituent on the street will perceive your actions is a useful exercise. Will that constituent think you are doing the right thing as a public official?	February 2012
	Social Contract Is the Cornerstone of Effective State-Local Relations Maintaining our social contract with state legislators is easier when we first make an effort to understand their perspective and work style, rather than just expecting them to vote a certain way. by Mike Kasperzak	February 2012
	League Board and Leaders Chart Strategic Path for 2012 A group of 130 League leaders and board members met recently to set the organization’s priorities for the coming year. by Chris McKenzie	January 2012
	Resources for Leaders in Difficult Times While there is no easy answer to the difficult decisions local leaders must often make, a number of strategies can make such work easier. A key element of the Institute for Local Government’s mission in service to local leaders is providing information on such strategies.	January 2012