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The League produces many publications for our members. Please click on the links below for a brief description of those currently available.
Several of the League's publications are available for download. For a listing of online publications, click here.
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To order a copy or for more information, click on the staff contact for the publication or the link, where available.
Quality Cities Magazine
Quality Cities is published six times per year. It provides in-depth coverage on a broad range of subjects of interest to municipal officials. It includes feature articles, analysis of legislation and municipal-related information. As a member of the League, each municipality receives three complimentary copies of the magazine sent to the mayor, city manager and city attorney.
Additional annual subscription rate for League members - $10.00.
Annual subscription rate for non-members - $20.00.
For subscription information, e-mail the circulation manager.
Advertising opportunities are available in Quality Cities. For more information, e-mail the publications manager or click here.
Datagram
A newsletter sent on the 15th and last day of each month, and used to disseminate League, state and municipal information in a brief format. One copy is faxed or e-mailed to the key contact official (either the city manager or city clerk) of each member government for distribution to interested elected and appointed city officials within that government. Click here for recent issues of the Datagram, or e-mail Membership Development staff for additional information.
Datagram Positions Open guidelines:
The Florida League of Cities provides a section in its newsletter, Datagram, to advertise positions. This is a complimentary service for League members. For non members, there is a charge of $50.00 per ad, per issue. The deadline for ad copy is three business days before publication of the Datagram, which comes out the 15th and last day of each month. An abbreviated version of the ad will appear in the faxed and e-mailed version of the Datagram, and the entire ad will be posted on the Datagram section of the League's Web site the same day the printed version is distributed. Click here to view the online version of the Datagram. We do not post ads on the Web in between issues of the Datagram. The advertisement must be for a division-head level position and above. Please note that Datagram copy is edited twice a month. If you send a non division-head level position, you may only receive little notice that the ad won't be published, so please be sure the ad fits our guidelines. If there is no closing date for the position, please include how many issues in which the ad should run. If the position is filled before the ad is supposed to stop running, please notify the League as soon as possible, and mention the date the ad started running. If your city's population is not in the ad, please include it. Please do not send the job description in all caps, and please avoid sending documents with graphics, text boxes, etc. Also, please do not send the ad in a PDF format. The most effective way to send the ad is in a Word document in plain text or in the body of an e-mail. Also, please send us your final version of the ad in your initial contact. We cannot make last-minute changes to any ads - if you anticipate a change, please wait until the ad is ready to send it to us. Please e-mail the ad to Mandy Stark, and contact her with any questions. *If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, please check with Mandy. She may have not received the ad, and therefore it might not run.
FLC Annual Membership Directory
A complete directory of Florida cities and member charter counties published in June of each year. The listing includes of names of municipal officials, addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. The 2008 - 2009 Membership Directory is now half-price! If you would like to order, please complete and return the 2008 - 2009 half-price order form.
Free to League members.
Non-profit organizations - $22.50 per copy (Florida residents add 7.5 percent sales tax, $1.69, totaling $24.19, or provide with purchase a tax-exempt certificate)
Government agencies - $17.50 per copy
Others - $28.50 per copy (Florida residents add 7.5 percent sales tax, $2.14, totaling $30.64)
*Shipping/handling included in all pricing.
E-mail the Membership Development Department for more information.
Advertising opportunities are available. For more information, e-mail the publications manager or click here for more information.
Financial and Technical Assistance for Florida Municipalities
Financial and Technical Assistance for Florida Municipalities 2008-2009 is a 370-page resource book that provides information on grants, loans, technical assistance and other resources available to Florida municipalities. The 2008-2009 edition is currently available in print and online. Click here to view the 2008-2009 online version of the book.
Free to League members.
Non-profit organizations - $35.00 per copy (Florida non-profit organizations add 7.5% sales tax - $37.63 total, or $35.00 with a tax-exempt certificate)
Non-member government agencies - $25.00
Others - $75.00 per copy (Florida residents add 7.5% sales tax - $80.63 total)
Click here for a 2008-2009 order form or e-mail the Membership Development Department for more information.
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City Innovations Showcase
The 2008 City Innovations Showcase is now available! Published every other year, the City Innovations Showcase features a compilation of innovative municipal government programs, covering such topics as administration, community development, community relations, public safety and public works. The most recent edition was published in 2008 and is now available in print and online.
Distributed free to members and non-members.
For more information or to obtain a print version of the 2008 booklet or any previous editions, click here.
Florida Municipal Officials' Manual
A publication of the Florida League of Cities, this manual is a reference on common topics of municipal government for use by elected and appointed municipal officials. The manual is available online and in print.
Free in limited numbers to League members.
Non-members - $15.00 per copy (Florida residents/organizations add 7.5% sales tax - $16.13 total, or $15.00 with a tax-exempt certificate)
For more information or to order a print copy, click here.
A Guide for Creating a Citizens' Academy
Citizens’ academies are an excellent way to educate residents, build positive relationships and increase communication between city government officials and citizens, as well as inspire future municipal leaders. The guide is available online and in print.
Free in limited numbers to League members.
For more information or to request a print copy, click here.
A Guide for Creating a City Youth Council
Youth councils are composed of students to serve as an advisory board to the city commission/council. While many Florida cities already have youth councils, this document was created to serve as a “road map” for others wanting to start a similar program. The guide booklet is available online or in print.
Free in limited numbers to League members.
For more information or to request a print copy, click here.
Florida's Best Practices in Disaster Prevention, Response and Emergency Preparedness
The booklet is the culmination of a partnership between the League and the Florida Domestic Security Advisory Panel that highlights the emergency preparedness programs and services that Florida’s cities have developed and implemented since September 11, 2001. Click here to view the booklet or e-mail the Legislative Department to obtain a print version.
Charter and By-Laws
The Florida League of Cities functions under its Charter and By-Laws, as amended August 25, 2001. Click here to view the document.
Strategic Plan and Executive Director's Goals and Objectives
Updated every five years and adopted by the Board of Directors, the Strategic Plan outlines the mission, goals and objectives of the League. It is only available electronically. Each year, the League's executive director develops goals and objectives, which are directly tied to the Strategic Plan. The executive director's goals and objectives guide League activities for the year.
Annual Report
The Florida League of Cities' Annual Report summarizes our activities for the past year. Copies of the annual report are available for download or e-mail the Executive Department for more information.
Annual Salary Survey
The League partners annually with HR Management Partners, Inc. and the Florida Public Personnel Association (FPPA) to produce the FLC-FPPA statewide salary survey. The survey collects more than 20,000 job records from more than 250 participating organizations. Survey results are available online and are accessible to all League members through the survey Web site. Click here for more information or e-mail the Membership Development Department.
International Protocol Handbook
The basic nuts-and-bolts of international protocol for local government officials.
Free to League members.
Non-member government agencies and non-profit organization - $25.00 per copy (Florida non-profit organizations add 7.5% sales tax - $26.88 total, or $25.00 with a tax-exempt certificate)
Others - $50.00 per copy (Florida residents add 7.5% sales tax - $53.75 total)
For more information e-mail the Membership Development staff to order a copy.
International Roundtable Resource Book
A comprehensive guide to international relations for local elected officials.
Available only to League members (no charge) who attend an international roundtable.
For more information e-mail the Membership Development staff.
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Mentoring Toolkit
A toolkit to promote the Governor's Municipal Mentoring Initiative, a statewide effort encouraging municipalities to take an active role in their local schools. The toolkit contains basic information for municipal officials to consider when developing a mentoring initiative in their community.
Free of charge.
For more information, including a copy of the toolkit, visit http://www.flcities.com/mentoring/
"My City: I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It!"
Presents a well-defined unit on Florida municipal government in a "teacher-friendly" format. Developed in cooperation with the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government, My City provides facts on Florida cities, a local government vocabulary, a civic review on city government in Florida, and five lessons.
Free of charge.
Click here for the online version of the booklet.
To obtain a print version or for more information about the program, e-mail the Public Affairs staff.
ABCs of City Government
An educational supplement for elementary school teachers, grades 2 - 5. To assist educators as they teach municipal issues to their students, also for city government officials as they work with local youth in helping to increase an understanding of city government.
Free of charge.
Click here for the online version of the booklet.
To obtain a print version or for more information about the booklet e-mail the Public Affairs staff.
Legislative Bulletin
During Florida's legislative session, the Legislative Bulletin is published each Friday and is faxed to League members.
Available only to League members, no charge.
For more information about the League's legislative/advocacy program, click here or e-mail the Department of Legislative and Public Affairs.
Legislative Policy Statement
Prior to each legislative session, the membership approves a Legislative Policy Statement that guides the League's advocacy efforts. This policy statement is the work product of the League's four standing policy councils and the Legislative Committee.
Available only to League members, no charge.
For more information about the League's legislative/advocacy program, click here or e-mail the Department of Legislative and Public Affairs.
Legislative Action Agenda
Published following the League's annual Legislative Conference in November, the Action Agenda reviews the Florida League of Cities' priority issues for the upcoming legislative session.
Free of charge.
To download a PDF version of the 2008 Action Agenda click here. For more information about the League's legislative/advocacy program, click here or e-mail the Department of Legislative and Public Affairs.
Legislative Final Report
Published annually following the legislative session, this report lists bills affecting Florida cities that passed and failed.
Free of charge.
To download a PDF version of the 2008 Legislative Final Report click here. Please note, this is a large file.
For more information about the League's legislative/advocacy program, click here or e-mail the Department of Legislative and Public Affairs.
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Trust Reporter Risk Control Newsletter
Published quarterly by the League's Public Risk Services Department, this newsletter addresses various safety and health issues for governments that are participants in the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust. For more information about the Risk Control newsletter, e-mail the Public Risk Services Department.
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