2015 FLC Legislative Action Days
Join city officials from across the state in Tallahassee on March 17-18 to discuss the latest issues and developments affecting municipalities. Click here to download the flyer and registration form.
2015 Florida League of Cities Legislative Priorities
The Florida League of Cities has released its 2015 Legislative Action Agenda including its stance on municipal police officer and fire pension plans. All ten priority statements and background information are available to download.
FLC University Summits
Registration is now open for the 2015 FLC University Regional Summit Series. Choose from topics including Risk Management & Liability, Flood Insurance, Budget Best Practices or Economic Development with dates and locations across the state.
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Seventh Annual Florida Municipal Achievement Awards Program
We're accepting nominations for the Seventh Annual Florida Municipal Achievement Awards Program through May 1. Click here to download the nomination form, The goal of this program is to recognize innovations and excellence
in municipal government.
Florida League of Cities Apparel Now Available
Visit the Florida League of Cities webstore for all of your League-themed apparel! Browse through a variety of items, including clothing, hats and bags, that are great for work, meetings, leisure, League conferences and other events. Click here to visit the store.
Continuing Education in Ethics
Getting the training and continuing education you need has never been easier! FLC
University is offering the Continuing Education in Ethics now required by state law at NO COST to members. Click here to view dates for upcoming workshops.
Municipal Youth Councils
The nomination form for the Fourth Annual Municipal Youth Council Video Competition is now available. The goal of the program is to provide a way for Florida’s youth councils to showcase their ideas, creativity and commitment to their community. Click here to learn more.
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Blogs
Governor Scott and the Meaning of the Phrase “Tax Increase”
2/27/15
I think most people who know me would say that, on balance,
I’m a pretty nice guy. I work hard to maintain that image. ;-)
But every now and then, the mask slips. My eyes sparkle with
devilish delight, and my smile becomes something more of a smirk.
It’s an occupational hazard of being a columnist and
blogger.
So I’ll confess that it happened over lunch on Thursday.
Guilty as charged.
The cause of my wicked mirth was the
exchange between Senator Gaetz and Governor Scott over whether the governor’s
proposal to maintain the current state-mandated education property tax rate
constitutes a tax increase.
ON TAP @ THE CAP - May 2, 2014
Source: Scott Dudley
 Nineteenth century German Chancellor Otto von Bismark is credited with saying that lawmaking is like making sausage. Colorado State University professor John Straayer also offers several unique descriptions of the legislative process. The first is the legislature as an arena in which "a score of basketball games are progressing, all at one time, on the same floor, with games at different stages, with participants playing on several teams at once, switching at will, opposing each other in some instances and acting as teammates in others." Professor Straayer also compares the legislature to a casino, where there are lots of tables, lots of games, the stakes are high, there are winners and losers, but the outcome is only final until the next game commences and there is always another game planned for the future.
Thought about RMPE?
Source: Scott Blaser, CSP, Director, Risk Control
Thought about RMPE?
As I wrap up our first online meeting for the League’s Risk Management for Public Entities (RMPE) study group, I would be remiss if I did not let everyone know of this group, once again, and how it can help you obtain your RMPE certification.
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