Events

August 21 - Land UseReal Estate Manuals This presentation will discuss the benefits of adopting a uniform manual to guide municipal officials and staff in processing and approving land transactions. Discussion topics include types of public property; applicable law; acquisitions, disposition, leases, licenses, and permits; funding sources; relocation issues; approval authority; public process options; and drafting considerations. Speaker: Wynetta Massey

August 22 - Land UseUpdate: Drafting Land Use Ordinances You'll learn about: Legal issues in drafting regulations that are often overlooked, and how to recognize them: vagueness and over breadth, delegation of authority, constitutional issues. Identifying unclear language, and thinking ordinances through to avoid unintended consequences; How to better organize regulations. Writing in plain English; avoiding legalese and plannerese. Remember your audience. On a daily basis, planners at all levels and in all jobs are called upon to draft, use, and...

August 27 - Qualified ImmunitySLLC Presents: SCOTUS: Attack on Qualified Immunity There have been many qualified immunity cases at the U.S. Supreme Court. This presentation covers recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding qualified immunity as it applies to municipalities. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation. Speaker: Lisa Soronen

August 28 - Section 1983Opening/Summation in a Federal Civil Rights Use of Deadly Force Case An opening and summation from a recently tried Federal Civil Rights case involving a police fatal shooting will serve as the backdrop for this one hour presentation exploring practice tips for trying these types of civil cases. Speaker: Patricia Miller

August 29 - PersonnelTraining Staff to Handle First Amendment Auditors Ease of access to cellphone cameras and video have made it easier for citizen videographers such as First Amendment Auditors to record. This trend in “First Amendment Auditing” often takes place in and around city halls, council chambers, and other public meetings. Due to the rise of these efforts, it is important to properly train staff on how to handle encounters with such groups. This webinar offers tips and recommendations...