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2011 VML Policy Statements and Legislative Program
VML membership endorsed statements on issues in six broad policy areas at the league's Oct. 5 business meeting in Hampton. These statements will guide VML staff in its advocacy of local government issues over the next year. In addition, the 2011 Legislative Program was adopted at the meeting.
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10-11 Revised Edition: Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Conflict of Interests Act and the Virginia Public Records Act
A guide to help local government officials become familiar with their obligations under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Conflict of Interests Act and the Virginia Public Records Act. Written by VML Director of Legal Services Mark Flynn. Download guide (PDF - 1.4MB)
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2010 VML Legislative Report
The 2010 VML Legislative Report includes summaries of bills and resolutions enacted in the 2010 General Assembly session as well as summaries of bills carried over to the 2011 session. Download report (PDF). If you need a Word format, please e-mail mfields@vml.org.
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Reports examines bicycle-pedestrian planning in Virginia
Planners and other local officials in Virginia appreciate the contribution that walkable and bikable streets make to a community’s quality of life. They now have a handy new tool to help them convince everyone else. A new report -- Local Planning and Promotion of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation: A Review and Analysis of Virginia Local Government Efforts -- argues that adopting bicycle and pedestrian plans is the best way to promote biking and walking. The report was written by John Bolecek, a recent graduate of the University of Virginia’s Department of Urban and Environmental Planning. He works for the U.S. Department of Transportation as a transportation safety analyst and is a certified instructor for the National Safe Routes to Schools course. Download report (PDF)
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2010 Product & Service Guide
A supplement to Virginia Town & City, the guide is used by local government decision makers as an indispensable reference guide to firms doing business in the commonwealth. View 2010 Product & Guide (PDF)
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'09-'10 VML/VACo Membership Directory
The 316 page, spiral bound directory includes the names, addresses, telephone, fax numbers, e-mail numbers and web sites for the elected and appointed officials in Virginia localities plus key state offices and members of congress of Virginia. Order form (PDF)
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VML offers sample policy to comply
with FTC 'red flag' identity theft rules
VML has produced a sample policy for local governments to use to comply with the Federal Trade Commission's rules requiring steps to defend against identity theft. Read full story in Oct. 17 Update and Oct. 31 Update. Sample red flag policy | FTC explanation
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Transfer of Development Rights model available
VML has worked with the Virginia Association of Counties, planning groups, environmental groups and the development industry to come up with a Transfer of Development Rights model program. Transfer of Development Rights model program (PDF).
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Other publications
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Elected Officials' Guide to Emergencies & Disasters:
the Basics of Community Response
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has updated its elected officials guide to emergencies and disasters. This 8-page guide includes a process for handling disasters, reasons why meeting National Incident Management System requirements are essential, relevant sections of the Code of Virginia, synopses of FEMA’s Individual and Public Assistance programs and tips for dealing with the media. The new version is based on a similar guide developed in 2006. Download guide (PDF).
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22nd Annual Virginia Water
and Wastewater Rate Report 2010
Published by Draper Aden Associates in cooperation with VML and VACo. Available by downloading the report from the web site; e-mailing wssurvey@daa.com or calling (540) 552-0444. An interactive "dashboard" allowing for instant interactive utility rate comparisons is also available on the web site. Download report (PDF)
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The Ethical GPS: Navigating Everyday Dilemmas
A guidebook, tool kit and support materials on ethics for Virginia local government officials. The guidebook, developed by the Northern Virginia Public Service Fellows at George Mason University, is distributed to elected officials, managers, and clerks in VML-member localities. Single copies may be available for sale.
Contact: 804-523-8527.
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Virginia Basic Code
A complete model code designed for smaller cities and towns. Published by American Legal Publishing and VML. Order information visit American Legal Publishing.
Handbook for Virginia Mayors and Council Members, 5th Ed Revised
Published by Weldon Cooper Center, University of Virginia and VML.
Tax Rates in Virginia's Cities, Counties and Selected Towns
Published annually by the Weldon Cooper Center at UVA. Order form.
For the Record: A Handbook for Clerks
Published by the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association, Cooper Center and UVA
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