LAW 957LEC - Current Topics in Local Government

Provides an overview of the issues involved in the operation of local government by focusing on current matters and topics confronting Western New York municipalities. Guests speakers include elected and appointed public officials and other distinguished guests. Generally speaking, the following will be reviewed with the caveat that more time will be spent on current hot button topics: overall local government structure of town, cities, and counties; budgets, capital bonding, finances, and taxation; land use planning and related laws; and labor-managment and personnel issues. Other areas discussed will be emergency powers and Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Law.

Credits: 2