Mark Carney preaches co-operative federalism but doesn’t practise it | The-14 Mark Carney’s pledge of co-operative federalism faces scrutiny as critics argue Ottawa still favors competitive federalism over reform and collaboration.

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Washington County to ask Metro for limits on committee scope and city voting weight in SHS overhaul County staff briefed the board on Metro's proposed restructuring of Supportive Housing Services oversight; commissioners asked staff to draft a letter urging that city votes not outnumber counties, that scope not be expanded without the IGA process, and that geographic distribution be applied to Metro council seats.

Washington County is pushing back against Metro’s proposed changes to housing oversight, demanding a fairer voting balance to protect county interests!

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#WashingtonCounty #OR #IntergovernmentalRelations #CivicAccountability

Committee advances tribal‑endorsement mark for Utah driver’s licenses to help identify tribal members Committee voted to advance a bill adding a tribal endorsement denotation to Utah driver’s licenses for members of the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah; sponsors said it does not change licensing standards but aids verification and intergovernmental relations.

A groundbreaking bill is on the horizon that could change how Utah recognizes its tribal members by adding a unique endorsement to driver’s licenses, enhancing verification and intergovernmental relations.

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#UT #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #IdentityVerification

Pembroke Park hires Ackerman LLP to explore possible recovery from Hollywood over wastewater billing The commission approved Resolution 2025-074 to engage Ackerman LLP as special counsel to evaluate a potential recovery from the City of Hollywood under the large-user wastewater agreement, while directing staff to pursue negotiation first and to return to the commission before incurring significant fees.

Pembroke Park is taking a stand against potential overbilling by hiring Ackerman LLP to explore recovery options from Hollywood’s wastewater agreement!

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#FL #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #NegotiationStrategy #BillingTransparency

Carroll County sheriff says he will give 90-day notice to end inmate-housing agreement with Calhoun County; Calhoun attorney calls move retaliatory At an Oct. 20 Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting, the county sheriff said he will give 90 days' notice to end an agreement to house Calhoun County inmates, citing operational problems; Calhoun and Sac county attorneys said the decision follows a press release about a proposed jail bond and called the action retaliatory. Polk County told a​

Carroll County's sheriff is set to end a crucial inmate-housing agreement with Calhoun County, sparking allegations of retaliation and concerns over lost revenue.

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#CarrollCounty #IA #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CivicAccountability

Boynton Beach says it will press ahead with Palmyra, Bamboo Lane annexations despite county objection City staff told commissioners they will proceed with second readings for annexation of Palmyra and Bamboo Lane after the county sent a formal letter of objection; county may start the Chapter 164 dispute process and the city’s legal team is preparing a response to be shared with commissioners privately.

Boynton Beach is moving forward with annexing Palmyra and Bamboo Lane neighborhoods, despite a county objection that could spark a legal battle!

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#BoyntonBeachPalmBeachCounty #FL #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #BoyntonBeachAnnexation #WaterServiceAgreements

Tallahassee City Council Faces Accountability Over Fire Services Assessment Funding Discrepancies City failed to collect agreed fire service fees, underfunding the assessment reserve account.

Tallahassee's city council is under fire after failing to collect critical fire service fees, jeopardizing community safety and funding.

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#LeonCounty #FL #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LeonCountyFireServices #CivicAccountability

Dimple Ajmera leads budget governance committee meeting with city officials and candidates Committee members introduce themselves at the August 4 budget governance meeting.

Dimple Ajmera led a pivotal meeting with city leaders to shape Charlotte's financial future—what new strategies are on the horizon?

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#CharlotteMecklenburgCounty #NC #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #CharlotteBudget

Lake Mills approves IT agreement with Hancock County for salary funding Lake Mills authorizes IT director funding agreement with Hancock County for salary support.

Winnebago County leaders are paving the way for innovative collaboration with a groundbreaking IT funding agreement that could redefine community services!

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#WinnebagoCounty #IA #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #WinnebagoCountyCollaboration #InfrastructureChallenges

Medford City Council adopts new charter to enhance municipal governance Medford council approves charter ensuring clear division of powers and intergovernmental relations.

Medford's City Council just took a bold step towards better governance by adopting a new charter that clarifies power divisions and enhances intergovernmental relations.

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#MA #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #MunicipalReform #CivicAccountability

Tomorrow! Join Dewi Knight, @alwalker.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social to hear why the Council of Nations and Regions matters and the importance of working with all UK leaders no matter the politics....
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Waunakee discusses intergovernmental fire department agreement amidst control and compliance concerns Village officials debate fire commission necessity while addressing control and budget issues.

Waunakee's board meeting heatedly debated whether a fire commission is crucial for effective governance, spotlighting concerns over financial disparities and control in fire services.

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#WaunakeeDaneCounty #WI #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #IntergovernmentalRelations

Yakima County Commissioners review resolutions and discuss government-to-government communications Commissioners evaluate settlement claims and outline steps for communication with Yakima Nation.

Yakima County Commissioners are gearing up for pivotal changes that could reshape local governance and enhance collaboration with the Yakima Nation!

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#YakimaCounty #WA #EnvironmentalOversight #CitizenPortal #IntergovernmentalRelations #GovernmentTransparency

Senator Windiboy calls for fairness in Lake County funding negotiations Senator Windiboy opposes funding allocation favoring Lake County over other counties and tribes.

Senator Windiboy's passionate plea for fair funding in Montana's Lake County negotiations has sparked a heated debate about equity among tribes and counties—will the legislature rise to the challenge?

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#MT #ResourceDistribution #MontanaCounties #IntergovernmentalRelations

Senator Dixon advocates for Mulberry's service delivery rights against Gwinnett County Legislation aims to enforce Gwinnett County's compliance with intergovernmental agreements for Mulberry.

A bold new bill could determine the survival of Mulberry as it battles Gwinnett County for essential services and local governance.

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#GA #GeorgiaMulberry #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalGovernance #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal

@mpfpr.bsky.social continues #workshopseries for selected members of #Somalia’s 🇸🇴Federal Member State Assemblies with workshops focusing on #IntergovernmentalRelations in federal systems.
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New blog post from Prof Colin Reid @LawDundee @UKELA_LAW looking at #vapes and #gluetraps and what those two cases tell us about the UK #internalmarket and #intergovernmentalrelations

Back in Glasgow today to chat all things #intergovernmentalrelations #ukinternalmarket and #commonframeworks with experts and MSPs in Strathclyde - always lovely to chat about devolution in Scotland, and to take the ferry* across a very sunny sea!

*And of course knit on the ferry 🧶🧶🧶