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Governance Articles

The following index contains a selection of recent articles on the topic of governance.

The Art of Welfare: Managing Municipal Welfare
March 2008
New Hampshire Town and City


A Successful Town Meeting Requires Preparation
February 2008
New Hampshire Town and City


East Meets West Viewing New Hampshire Through Japanese Eyes
January 2008
New Hampshire Town and City


Transportation: Are We Moving in the Right Direction?
November/December 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


Five Common Mistakes on Municipal Web Sites
October 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


Excellence in Local Government: Building on Commitment, Civility and Cooperation
September 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


Human Impact Preparedness for Municipalities Ensuring Continuity of Services During Crisis
July/August 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


Legislature to Address Important Municipal Issues
February 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


The Evolution of Town Meeting
February 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


What Do We Do with ‘Illegal’ Warrant Articles?
February 2007
New Hampshire Town and City


Tri-Town Assessing: An Innovative Intergovernmental Agreement
November/December 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Town Clerks: What do they do—and do they have a boss?
October 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Legislative Changes Affect New Hampshire Election Law
September 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Considering an Ethics Ordinance? Stick to Simple Values and Principles
June 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Multiple Board Memberships Serving on More Than One Board at the Same Time
May 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


The Right to Know Law: Is Disclosure of Registered Dog Owners Required?
April 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Recovering from Procedural Errors at Town Meeting
March 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Town Meeting and the Media: Making the Most of Your News Coverage
March 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Don’t Get Caught on a Technicality: Tips for Avoiding Town Meeting Problems
February 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


Local Government Influenza Pandemic Planning
February 2006
New Hampshire Town and City


How Landlord-Tenant Laws May Affect Municipalities
November/December 2005
New Hampshire Town and City


So It’s a Mandate! Whattaya Goin’ to Do About It?
November/December 2005
New Hampshire Town and City


Counting Votes: What Counts?
January 2004
New Hampshire Town and City


Common Sense Approach to Town Meeting
January 2003
New Hampshire Town and City


Time to Prepare for a Smooth Town Meeting
February 2002
New Hampshire Town and City