Membership Services

Membership:

The St. Louis County Municipal League is a wholly-owned instrumentality of its member municipalities. Regular membership is limited to St. Louis County and the municipalities wholly or partly within the County. Other entities may join as Associate Members. Most municipalities are members.

Reference Services:

The league serves as a reference center for municipal information covering a wide variety of topics. Extensive files and a reference library enable members to obtain copies of sample and model ordinances, current reports, court decisions, etc. The League staff coordinates with local universities and other agencies in the collection of data which is in turn, made available to the membership. The League is maintaining a computerized cross-reference on researched subjects in order to more efficiently respond to inquiries.

Information Training:

The League sponsors or co-sponsors special seminars and workshops on matters of current interest. Program topics have included municipal finance, implications of the new solid waste legislation, annexation procedures, municipal budgets, training for newly elected officials, diversity training, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Newsletters:

Publications include a monthly Newsletter which features brief items of timely importance and an annual Directory of Municipal Officials of St. Louis County. Legislative alerts are sent to members when action is needed.

Representation / Lobbying:

A major objective of the League is presenting the needs of municipalities to the county, state, and federal agencies. After the membership formulates its legislative policies, the League represents municipalities before the General Assembly and assures that mutual concerns are communicated to legislators. The League monitors all legislative actions, maintains a computer link with Jefferson City to provide members with quick comprehensive reporting.

Membership Surveys:

The League has conducted surveys of the membership on a number of topics including municipal parks and recreation programs, salt storage facilities, computer usage, solid waste programs, and workers' compensation insurance costs. This information is used to develop training programs and co-ops, or simply to share methods and ideas among members.

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