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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 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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2009 VML Legislative Report
The 2009 VML Legislative Report includes summaries of bills and resolutions enacted in the 2009 General Assembly session, an overview of the budget, and summaries of bills that were killed.
The document is available in PDF and Word formats.
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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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2009 Legislative Bulletins and Action Calls > |
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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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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21st Annual Virginia Water
and Wastewater Rate Report 2009
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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