Elected Official Training
Support and Information Elected Officials Need
Passion for your community brought you into office. As an elected official, the challenge now is to lead by example while always being aware of liability issues that can put your entity at risk. Explore our resources for new and experienced elected officials for tips and tools on how to function effectively with your fellow council/board members to achieve the best results for your community.
If you want more one-on-one support, our General Counsel, Sam Light, can conduct onsite training. He has decades of experience working with municipalities, a deep understanding of Colorado municipal regulations, and is happy to help.
Our new Elected Officials Safety Shorts also provide great information on best practices for reducing liability risks for you and your organization and enabling success as an elected official.
Recent Articles
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Colorado House Bill 26-1045 and Assistance Animals in Municipal Housing
House Bill 26-1045 (the “Act”) adds several provisions to Colorado law concerning assistance-animal accommodations for individuals with disabilities in housing. ...
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Automated Decision-Making and Municipal Chatbots: Preparing for Colorado’s New AI Laws
If your organization is leveraging artificial intelligence in municipal operations and services, you’ll want to become familiar with two significant ...
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Best Practices Following Supreme Court’s Confirmation that Public Bodies May Cure OML Violations
Have you ever wondered what to do after your entity’s governing body discovers or has been accused of an Open ...
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Governor Polis Signs Workers’ Compensation Physician Choice Bill (HB25-1300) to Take Effect January 1, 2028
House Bill 25-1300, the Workers’ Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement bill, was signed into law by Governor Polis on June ...
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Recent Legislation Limiting Local Government Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities
Municipal officials and employees should take immediate steps to familiarize themselves with the requirements of Colorado Senate Bill 25-276, the Protect ...
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Liability Alert: The Risks of “Borrowing” Images from the Internet
If you’re involved in preparing content for your public entity’s newsletters, website, social media accounts, or other promotional materials, you’re ...
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