Knowing the Territory
A Survey of Municipal Law for New Hampshire Local Officials

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)

(2009 Edition)

Knowing the Territory - CD Version

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

(2009)

Guidebook for New Hampshire Elected City Officials

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)

(2008 Edition)

The Basic Law of Town, Village and School District Budgeting

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. (64 pages)

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

(2008 Edition)

Town Meeting and School Meeting Handbook

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)

(2009 Edition)

Basic Financial Policies: A Guide for New Hampshire Cities and Towns

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)

(2009 Edition)

How to Regulate Junk and Junkyards
A Guide for Local Officials

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)

Special Events Planning Guidebook

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)

(2006 Edition)

Special Events Planning Guidebook - CD Version

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

A Hard Road to Travel
New Hampshire Law of Local Highways, Streets and Trails

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)

(2004 Edition)

The Art of Welfare Administration

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)

(2008 Edition)

Model Local Welfare Guidelines

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)

(2004 Edition)

Directory of New Hampshire Municipal Officials

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. (224 pages)

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

(2008-2009 Edition)

Directory of New Hampshire Municipal Officials - CD Version

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

(2008-2009)

Wage, Salary and Benefits Survey for Municipalities

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 2008 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, 238 pages) (Part II, 378 pages)

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

(2008 Edition)

Wage, Salary and Benefits Survey for Municipalities - CD Version

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

(2008 Edition)

Important Dates for Local Officials

This 20x36 inch wall calendar provides a full listing of the myriad of dates that local officials need to be aware of to plan for town meeting season, with information for traditional and SB 2/official ballot town meetings. The calendar features a bonus CD

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

(2009 Calendar)

Land Use Legislation 2008

(76 pages)

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

(2008)

Effective Use of Code Enforcement Tools

(64 pages)

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

(2008)

The Revised Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act

(57 pages)

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

(2008)

Land Use Law Update

(79 pages)

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

(2007)

Uncommon Ground: Working Together to Achieve Conservation and Development Goals

(59 pages)

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

(2007)

Legal Issues for Land Use Board Members

(48 pages)

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

(2007)

Procedural Basics for Planning and Zoning Boards

(58 pages)

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

(2006)

Environmental Permitting: The Role of Local Officials

(56 pages)

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

(2006)

Road Access and the Municipal Planning Process

(37 pages)

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

(2006)

Off-Site Exactions and Impact Fees: Balancing Municipal Interests and Private Property Rights

(48 pages)

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

(2005)

Ethics for Land Use Board Members

(56 pages)

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

(2005)

Land Use Regulation: Constitutional Challenges and the Evolving Law of Variances

(52 pages)

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

(2005)

The Basics of Subdivision and Site Plan Review:
The Municipal Perspective and the Developer's Perspective

(44 pages)

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

(2004)

Land Use Law Update

(84 pages)

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

(2004)

New Challenges for Municipal Regulation of the Environment

(48 pages)

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

(2004)

New Hampshire Town & City

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)

(Magazine, 10 issues per year)

LGC Publication Suite

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)

2008 Court Update - Municipal Cases

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

Free

2008 Final Legislative Bulletin

This booklet summarizes the 2008 legislative session, providing descriptions of 105 chapter laws affecting local government.

Free

A Guide to Legislative Advocacy for Local Officials

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

2006 Edition

New Hampshire Town & City
One complimentary copy

Free