Practice Tools
This page contains materials and resources designed to assist public agencies in the following practice areas. As with any issue involving legal matters, you should contact your local counsel to make sure these resources suit your agency's needs.
Concussion Prevention and Awareness - NEW MATERIALS AVAILABLE
Elections - UPDATED MATERIALS AVAILABLE
Freedom of Information
Joint Purchasing
Local Records
Open Meetings Act
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Law)- NEW
Playground Safety
Prevailing Wage
Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL)
Sexual Harassment
Soccer Goal Safety and Education
Concussion Prevention and Educational Materials
The Park District Code authorizes and encourages park districts to make educational materials that describe the nature and risk of concussion and head injuries available to residents and users of park district facilities. The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published important information on concussions and traumatic brain injury and concussions in sports.
Additional resources pertaining to the prevention and recognition of concussions in youth sports may be obtained by clicking on the links provided below.
For Coaches: For Parents: For Athletes:
Online Training Course Fact Sheet Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet Information Sheet Must Read for Young Athletes
Identification and Action Plan Poster Poster
Poster Quiz Quiz
Quiz
IAPD encourages members to distribute and post these important materials.
Articles and News Stories
The Concussion Epidemic Returns to a Familiar Theme: Helmet Safety.
Athletic Business Journal (September 2012)
New Youth Football Policies Emphasize Concussion Prevention and Proper Tackling Technique.
Athletic Business Journal (September 2012)
Elections
IAPD and the State Board of Elections publish many useful resources for local election officials and candidates. Below is a link to IAPD's 2013 Election Calendar as well as links for materials from the State Board of Elections for the 2013 Consolidated Primary and the 2013 Consolidated Election.
IAPD Election Calendar - Update
Local Election Official's Handbook (amended 12/5/12)
Candidate's Guide (amended 12/4/12)
Election and Campaign Finance Calendar (amended 12/4/12)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Illinois Attorney General has published materials and resources to aid public agencies' compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. Click on the links below to access these materials.
Forms and Sample Letters
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Educational Materials
The IAPD has also prepared additional FOIA resources that are available to IAPD members-only. Click here and provide your login information to access these materials.
Joint Purchasing
The State of Illinois offers units of local government the opportunity to save time and money when purchasing certain goods and services by using the State's Joint Purchasing Programs. Because the State makes bulk purchases through a competitive bidding processes, units of local goverment often get a lower unit price and also save on administrative expenses. click on the links below to access materials related to this program.
Overview of State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program
Joint Purchasing Manual
List of State's Joint Purchasing Contracts
Joint purchasing is a form of intergovernmental cooperation. The IAPD has also prepared resources related to intergovernmental cooperation that are available to IAPD members-only. Click here and provide your login information to access these materials.
Local Records
Pursuant to the Local Records Act, no public record may be disposed in Illinois without the approval of the appropriate records commission. The Records Management Section of the Illinois State Archives is responsible for assisting local government agencies with the disposal of public records. For information about the procedures to dispose of local records call (217) 782-7075. Click on the links below to access resources from the Illinois State Archives.
Managing Your Records
Guidelines for Using Electronic Records
Obtaining Local Records Disposal Certificate
History of the Local Records Act
What is a Public Record Under the Local Records Act
Can We Scan Our Documents?
Records Retention Schedule
Filling Out the Disposal Certificate
Open Meetings Act
The Illinois Attorney General has published materials and resources to aid public agencies' compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Click on the links below to access these materials.
Free Electronic Training for Public Body Members
Forms and Sample Letters
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Educational Materials
The IAPD has also prepared additional resources such as a model Remote Attendance Policy that are available to IAPD members-only. Click here to access this information.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Law)- NEW
The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes many health insurance requirements that affect employers. Because many of the changes do not take effect until 2014, federal rules, regulations and guidance are still being issued on this topic. Click on the links below for useful information, but visit this page frequently for the latest updates.
IRS Guidance Related to Seasonal Employees
Illinois Health Insurance Reform Information Center
Employers Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from the Illinois Department of Insurance
Playground Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) publishes numerous playground safety publications such as a Public Playground Safety Handbook and Safety Checklists. You can access these materials by clicking here.
IAPD also encourages member agencies to work with their risk services provider to promote safety and avoid accidents and injuries.
Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) "cost of living” or inflation percentage is used in computing annual property tax extensions for taxing bodies that are subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL). Click on the year below to access CPI information.
2012
2011
2010
Additional PTELL information may be accessed through the Illinois Department of Revenue's website by clicking here.
Prevailing Wage
The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act imposes numerous legal obligations on local government agencies. The Illinois Department of Labor, which establishes the categories of laborers, mechanics and other workers covered by the Act, provides a number of useful practice materials to assist local government agencies with these obligations. Click on the links below to access these sample forms and other resources made available by the Illinois Department of Labor.
Model Prevailing Wage Ordinance
Certification of Ordinance
Sample Legal Notice for Ordinance
Sample Contract Language
Sample Language for Advertisement for Bids
Model Labor and Material Bond
Request for Advertising Notification
The IAPD has also prepared additional resources such as a guide to complying with Prevailing Wage Act that are available to IAPD members-only. Click here to access this information.
Sexual Harassment
The Illinois Department of Human Rights has developed materials for use by employers to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Click on the links below to access these materials.
Model Employer Sexual Harassment Policy
Sample Sexual Harassment Policy Statement for Employers
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Brochure
Soccer Goal Safety and Education
Movable soccer goals pose a threat to the safety of children and adults from the dangers of unanchored or improperly anchored goals tipping over. The Illinois Movable Soccer Goal Safety Act imposes requirements on park districts and other organizations that own movable soccer goals, which are designed to avoid these dangers.
The United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has also published Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety, which may be accessed by clicking here.
The IAPD, in conjunction with IPARKS and PDRMA has prepared additional resources such as a model Movable Soccer Goal Safety and Education Policy that is required by the Act. This is a members-only resource that may be obtained by clicking here.
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