Articles for Municipal and Local Government

On May 1, the nation, as it has done every year since 1961, observed "Law Day" to commemorate the rule of law, the judiciary and its place in American society. This year the theme was "No Courts, No…

Fire districts and other municipalities in New York are no longer required to award purchase contracts to the “lowest responsible bidder.”  Although public works contracts are still…

Governor Cuomo rang in the New Year by signing an amendment to the Open Meetings Law designed to enhance public participation and transparency. Effective February 2, 2012, the agendas as well as any…