League Of Nebraska Municipalities



	Mission Statement The mission of the League of Nebraska Municipalities is to represent the interests of member cities and villages to preserve local control and empower municipal officials to shape the destiny of their municipality and improve the quality of life of their citizens. Program Of Work To represent the interests of member municipalities and preserve local control by working with State Senators, the Governor and others to promote passage of beneficial legislation and proposed constitutional amendments as well as oppose passage of bills and proposed constitutional amendments detrimental to municipalities. To conduct conferences, seminars, and training programs to inform municipal officials about changes in state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as provide opportunities for officials to learn about innovative strategies other municipalities have developed for addressing common concerns and challenges. To provide as much technical assistance to municipal officials as logistically and financially possible within the League's budget, including but not limited to, responding to questions from member municipalities, conducting surveys and research on issues of statewide importance and serving as a clearinghouse for municipal issues. To coordinate activities and efforts to represent the interests of member municipalities with various state agencies, commissions, and advisory groups. To coordinate activities and work with the National League of Cities to represent the interests of Nebraska's municipalities on federal laws, regulations, and related issues. To coordinate activities and work with sections and committees of the League, including but not limited to, the Utilities Section, the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association, the Nebraska City Management Association, and the Municipal Accounting and Finance Officers. To work with municipal attorneys to address legal issues and cases of statewide concern affecting member cities and villages. To communicate timely information to members through various publications, including but not limited to, weekly Legislative Bulletins while the Legislature is in session, the Nebraska Municipal Review, the Clerks' Newsletter, the Utilities Section Newsletter, the Nebraska City Management Newsletter, and other mailings and communications as needed. To publish and distribute the annual Nebraska Directory of Municipal Officials. To provide an ordinance codification service for those member municipalities desiring to contract for this additional service. To provide a municipal insurance pool through the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) to stabilize rates, offer risk management services, and provide quality insurance coverage for those member cities and villages desiring to contract for this additional service. Top Of Page League Of Nebraska Municipalities 1335 L Street • Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-476-2829 • Fax: 402-476-7052 info@lonm.org