Local government finances are significantly changed by Proposition 218. This initiative, approved in November 1996 by state voters, applies to more than 7000 counties, cities, schools, special districts, re-development agencies, community college districts, and regional organizations in California. (more…)

The American Bar Association has considered a case of great importance and after deliberation, has come to a firm decision. It considers the case to be fully resolved. The American Bar Association asked that any public acquisition at any level of government, (more…)

The city attorney announced that Government Code Section 1090 is for board and committee members. Section 1090 is one of the primary statues that involve a conflict of interest. This law stops public officials from issuing a public contract in the same capacity when the official also holds a financial stake in the contract. (more…)

According to the Open Government Guide, people are keeping a close watch on government spending. Statistics show that government spending is getting out of hand and reaching $9.5 trillion in US. This sum equates to an astounding 15 percent global GDP yearly on infrastructure deals. (more…)

Municipal laws refer to a set of rules and regulations specifically designed to govern a city or county and the government departments within those cities and counties. A municipal law covers a wide variety of issues ranging from police, zoning, education system to taxes, and residential issues. (more…)

With the latest challenges across the US with regards to protests about the police behavior, we review the authority and limitations of local government. Local government agencies in California have powers granted to them in the state constitution, but they are also limited by a number of factors. (more…)

A municipality is a city or county, and the governing bodies within a city or county follow municipal law. Municipal law involves laws, taxes, land use, business licensing, and regulations within cities and counties. Municipalities are legally structured as corporations, which allows them to conduct business (more…)

Laws in the state of California allow members of the public to view information that pertains to government procedures. This page offers details that relate to proposed ballot measures and initiatives such as the Public Records Act. (more…)

When you think about certain laws that were put into place, there are many that have come forward to protect the people. One such powerful law is focused on maintaining ethics for government officials by not allowing them to (more…)

When our Palm Springs government law firm says they are equipped to handle municipal law, this means we offer impeccable services and usually deal with governmental bodies. Dealing with governmental bodies means that the law firm must be up-to-date with every law and is expected to be diligent. (more…)