Legal Handbook for Council Members 2022

Office of City Attorney

INDEX

Chapter

Subject

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Authority to Exercise Powers

Relationship of Council with City Management

Ground Rules for Council Meetings Council Parliamentary Procedures

Matters Delegated to Staff; Required Public Hearings

Open Meetings Law; Closed Sessions

Conflicts of Interest

Prohibition on Receiving Gifts and Favors

Ethical Responsibilities

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Liability of Council Members

Public Records

Boards and Commissions Rezoning Real Property

Economic Development Program Water and Sewer Extensions

Equal Employment Opportunity; Affirmative Action; Minority/Women’s Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE)

17 18

City Employee Political Activity Status of City’s Insurance Coverage

PO Box 3136

Greensboro, NC 27402-3136

www.greensboro-nc.gov

336-373-CITY (2489)

TTY # 333-6930