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Arizona City and Town
This publication is the League's bi-annual magazine that will focus on a broad array of city and town issues.
Select an issue to view:
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Connection electronic newsletter
(monthly)
This monthly publication contains the latest news happening at the League, at the Legislature, and around the State.
Click here to view past newsletters
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Charter Government Provisions in Arizona Cities
This publication outlines the major provisions of the charters of Arizona's charter
cities. Also includes "Exploring Charter Government for Your City."
Click here to download (.pdf)
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Exploring Charter Government for Your City
This publication outlines the history of charters and gives an explanation of the
charter adoption process.
Click here to download (.pdf)
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A Guide for Annexation
This publication includes a procedural guide to annexation in Arizona as well as a
discussion of the legal issues surrounding the process.
Click here to download (.pdf)
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Guide to Preparing and Adopting Local Laws
This publication outlines the proper use of ordinances and resolutions as well as publication and notice requirements given in state law
for cities and towns.
Click here to download (.pdf)
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Model City Tax Code
www.modelcitytaxcode.org
This publication includes the master version of the model city tax code including the
choice of options by each city and town which has adopted a sales tax ordinance.
Individual pages for each city and town are included listing tax rates, penalties and
other information. Please visit www.modelcitytaxcode.org for more information.
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Municipal Budget and Finance Manual
Available on CD (Annually)
$30.00 plus S&H where applicable
This manual includes a description of Arizona's budget law including the constitutional
restrictions on expenditures and property tax revenues. A section describes the
various options available to cities and towns under the expenditure limitation and there
is a brief discussion of Arizona's public deposit (investment) law.
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Municipal Election CD
(Annually)
$30.00 plus S&H where applicable
This is a "how to" manual for city and town clerks on the conduct of
municipal elections. In addition to the sections on regular elections, procedures for a
variety of special elections, including initiative, referendum and recall are included.
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Municipal Incorporation in Arizona
This manual describes the basic process of incorporation and includes a section on the
pros and cons of incorporating.
Click here to download (.pdf)
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Municipal Policy Statement
(Annually, Jan.)
This publication lists the various policy positions taken by the cities and towns of
Arizona on state and federal legislative issues.
Click here to view a PDF
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So You Got Elected ... So Now What?
This publication was developed for newly elected city and town officials to acquaint them
with the basics of municipal government in Arizona.
Click here to download (.pdf)
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You as a Public Official
This publication covers in summary from the provisions of the open meeting law,
conflict of interest, incompatibility of office, nepotism and financial disclosure
requirements.
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