This informative book is updated annually for the spring Local Officials Workshop series and provides an overview of local government in New Hampshire. Knowing the Territory includes chapters on understanding the law, employment issues, the state/municipal relationship, the role of selectmen, right-to-know issues, public safety and more. The 2009 edition contains a comprehensive index to aid in locating specific topics. (259 pages)

$18 (members); $26 (non-members)

$6 (members); $12 (non-members)

This publication, revised every two years, provides a good overview of municipal law as it applies to city government issues for elected city officials. Topics include: the state/municipal relationship, city charters, liability, conflict of interest/incompatibility of office and the Right to Know Law. (72 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

This handbook, updated each fall for the annual Budget and Finance Workshop, provides a solid base of information on municipal budget law in New Hampshire. Topics covered include: appropriations, gross basis budgeting, warrant notice, town, village and school district meeting procedures and more. The 2009 edition features a helpful index and details regarding the two special laws that apply only to the 2009 budget year: special meetings to appropriate federal stimulus money and special meetings to reduce or rescind appropriations. (86 pages)

$12 (members); $14 (non-members)

This handbook is revised and updated every two years for distribution at the annual winter Moderators Workshop. It provides an overview of town and school district meeting procedures, including elections, conduct of meetings and more. (60 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

This publication provides an overview of financial policies covering the following areas: cash receipts, investment, purchasing, credit card and purchasing card, fund balance for the general fund, debt and fraud. The 2009 edition contains numerous updates, including expanded information pertaining to investment policy and a new chapter highlighting user fee policies. An accompanying CD contains example policies from 22 New Hampshire municipalities. (107 pages)

$14 (members); $18 (non-members)

This new publication provides an overview of the various laws and resources available to assist local officials in the licensing and regulation of junk and junkyards. This guide discusses the approaches available to local officials to prevent the creation of nuisances, and outlines opportunities to partner with state agencies to resolve complaints and take effective enforcement action to protect public health and safety. (85 pages)

$12 (members); $14 (non-members)

This publication is designed for use by public officials responsible for coordinating special events to help with identification and management of potential loss exposures that could disrupt event activities. The book features checklists for 25 different topics.

$14 (members); $18 (non-members)

$6 (members); $12 (non-members)

This is a great educational resource for local officials and others interested in New Hampshire roads. Topics covered include: creation and classification of highways; discontinuance; liability, regulation and maintenance; Class VI highways; bridges; trails; drainage; funding; utility lines; and sidewalks, parking and streetlights. (210 pages)

$22 Member; $28 (non-members)

Updated every two years, this publication provides an overview of New Hampshire law as it relates to municipal welfare administration. Topics include: determining eligibility, verification, residency issues, recovery options and more. (41 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

This spiral-bound book includes sample guidelines and forms for local officials dealing with the complexities of administering local welfare. A bonus CD allows users to customize materials for local use. (92 pages)

$16 (members); $20 (non-members)

This spiral-bound directory includes phone, address and e-mail contact information for New Hampshire municipal officials and staff, as well as valuable state and federal contact information, property tax information and a full municipal product and service guide. This edition also includes a bonus CD for easy access or network sharing. (220 pages)

$16 (members); $22 (non-members)

$8 (members); $14 (non-members)

This annual publication compiles information from the annual survey of New Hampshire municipalities on wage, salary and benefit information for dozens of municipal positions. The 2009 publication is sold as a set of two books and includes a useful CD. Part I includes wage and salary information; Part II includes benefit information. (Part I, 269 pages) (Part II, 379 pages)

$35 (members); $60 (non-members)

$8 (members); $16 (non-members)

These calendar wall posters provide a full listing of the myriad of dates that local officials need to be aware of to plan for town meeting season. New for 2010, the General Calendar and town meeting calendars have been redesigned with larger text and each calendar is now offered individually. Town Meeting calendars measure 22” high x 14¼” wide; General Calendar measures 20” high x 24” wide. Specify calendar when ordering: Traditional Town Meeting (March); Traditional Town Meeting (May); SB 2 Town Meeting (March); SB 2 Town Meeting (April); SB 2 Town Meeting (May); or General Calendar.

$5 (members); $7 (non-members)

(33 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(61 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(52 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(76 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(64 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(57 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(79 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(59 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(48 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(58 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(56 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(37 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(48 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(56 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

(52 pages)

$10 (members); $12 (non-members)

New Hampshire Town & City magazine is produced ten times per year and provides local officials and others with timely information on legal issues, legislative issues, upcoming programs and services of the New Hampshire Local Government Center. (40 to 60 pages)

$22 (members); $30 (non-members); $3 (per single issue)

This subscription service ensures that you'll get a copy of each LGC publication as soon as it rolls off the press. Includes all publications that are released during the one-year period of your subscription. New Hampshire Town and City subscription included. Note: LGC member municipalities receive one complimentary copy of every publication produced as a membership benefit.

$175 per year (members); $250 per year (non-members)

This annual publication provides a quick, comprehensive reference for New Hampshire Supreme Court decisions on municipal cases.

Free

This booklet summarizes the 2009 legislative session, providing descriptions of 86 chapter laws affecting local government.

Free

This handy booklet will help local officials understand the legislative process, appreciate the importance of it to their communities and work effectively with NHMA Government Affairs staff to represent their communities' interests.

Free