Clerk’s Guide to Reducing Risk and Achieving Compliance

Navigating the complex and evolving legal landscape of government operations can be a daunting task for municipal clerks. This eBook serves as a practical guide to the federal, state, and local laws that clerks need to know—from the Government in the Sunshine Act to the ADA—and reveals how purpose-built software can transform their workday by simplifying compliance and boosting productivity.

In this content, you will learn:

• The key laws impacting clerks, including Open Meetings Laws and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and the risks of non-compliance.
• How the right technology, such as CivicPlus’ Agenda and Meeting Management software, can automate workflows and ensure Sunshine Law compliance.
• The secrets to staying compliant with public records laws by using a Social Media Archiving tool to capture essential metadata, even for deleted content.
• How to manage the build-up of FOIA requests with solutions that offer streamlined identification, redaction, and comprehensive tracking to reduce litigation risk.