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- Handbook for Mayors & Councilmembers in Home Rule Cities
- Handbook for Mayors & Councilmembers in General Law Cities
Each handbook presents an overview of the functions, powers and responsibilities of mayors and councilmembers in accordance with their city's status as either a home rule or general law city. Subjects include policy development, goal-setting, council meetings, conflicts of interest, standards of official conduct, budgeting and financial administration, personal liability and media relations.
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Handbook for Mayors and Councilmembers in General Law Cities
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Chapter One. Local Government in
Texas
Chapter Two. Roles and Responsibilities
of Councilmembers
Chapter Three. Powers and Duties
of the Mayor and Councilmembers
Chapter Four. The Council At Work:
Public Policy Development
Chapter Five. The Council at Work:
Meetings
Chapter Six. Financial Administration
Chapter Seven. Ordinances and Resolutions
Chapter Eight. Standards of Conduct
for Mayors and Councilmembers
Chapter Nine. Conflicts of Interest
Chapter Ten. Personal Liability
of Councilmembers
Chapter Eleven. Sources of Information
Appendix A
Handbook for Mayors and Councilmembers in Home Rule Cities
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Chapter One. Local Government in
Texas
Chapter Two. Roles and Responsibilities
of Councilmembers
Chapter Three. The Mayor and Councilmembers:
Powers and Limitations
Chapter Four. The Council At Work:
Public Policy Development
Chapter Five. The Council at Work:
Meetings
Chapter Six. Financial Administration
Chapter Seven. Ordinances and Resolutions
Chapter Eight. Standards of Conduct
for Mayors and Councilmembers
Chapter Nine. Conflicts of Interest
Chapter Ten. Personal Liability
of Councilmembers
Chapter Eleven. Sources of Information