This section provides access to key legal resources, including discussion, analysis and articles on current legislation, recent cases and other timely subject matters.

This section provides sample municipal ordinances  for local governments drafting new regulations. Members can browse these model ordinances to understand common legal structures and adapt them to their specific community needs.

This section offers a selection of charter ordinance samples, demonstrating how municipalities can exercise their home rule authority. These examples illustrate the diverse ways cities can structure their local governance and deviate from state statutes when permitted.

The goal of the survey is to allow cities to see how their fines for certain offenses compare to other cities around the state. The most recent results of the Municipal Court Practices Survey can be found here.