https://www.nlc.org/resource/forms-of-municipal-government/
Defines the four forms of government as determined by a municipality’s charter. Reports the incidence and trends of these forms in local governments across the nation. Lists the form of…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/cities-101-forms-of-local-government/
Background A municipal charter is the legal document that defines the organization, powers, functions, and essential procedures of the city government. The charter also details the form of municipal government,…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/cities-101-consolidations/
Background A formal joining of a city (or cities) with a surrounding county government is called a city-county consolidation. The resulting unified body assumes the responsibilities of both the city…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/state-of-the-cities-2023/
The 2023 State of the Cities examines the most urgent challenges facing mayors and their municipalities. Their primary objectives and strategies include improving their citizens’ quality of life. The report’s…
SAN JOSÉ, Calif. — February 13, 2017 — The Rose Center for Public Leadership, jointly operated by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), is…
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Rose Center for Public Leadership, jointly operated by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), is working this week with Richmond Mayor…
SALT LAKE CITY — The Rose Center for Public Leadership, jointly operated by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), is working this week with Salt…
COLUMBUS, OHIO — April 3, 2018 — The Rose Center for Public Leadership, jointly operated by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), is working with Mayor Andrew…
As Cities Battle Coronavirus Pandemic, 23 Local Governments Call Out Weak EPA Rule for Adding to City Health Burdens and Straining Budget Brief Highlights Problematic Environmental Justice Repercussions of ACE…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/02/06/austins-strategy-to-bring-back-middle-skill-jobs/
At City Summit 2018, 50 cities committed to new initiatives to support their innovation economies. NLC’s City Innovation Ecosystems program collects and tracks these commitments in order to showcase successes, identify…