VALUE AND BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Why You Should Be a Member of Small City Resource Institute

Full Membership

Membership in the Small City Resource Institute is highly affordable and offers many benefits for municipal governments. For $1.50 per resident, capped at $500 annually, municipal governments can become a member. With membership comes the following benefits:

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  • Free access to our document library, which includes the following:

    • Personnel Policies
    • Police Standard Operating Procedures
    • Financial Policies
    • Procurement Policies
    • Complete Standard City Code
    • Planning Documents
    • Job Descriptions
    • Governing Body Rules
    • Housing Program Documents
    • Economic Development Documents
    • Forms for City Operations – Utility Application, Permit Forms, Etc.
    • Legal Opinions
    • Affiliate Membership List

  • Free and discounted trainings and workshops offered by the Institute.

  • 2 hours annually of complementary legal, financial, or administrative services to be used by the member City or a designated nonprofit in the community.

  • Discounted legal, financial, and administrative services to nonprofits in member communities.

  • Childcare and Preschool Resource Library including:

    • Lesson plans and curriculum.
    • Activity plans.
    • Staff manuals.
    • Record keeping manuals.

  • Eligibility for local high school students to participate in the Public Service Scholarship Program.

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Affiliate Membership

Another level of membership is for other individuals, vendors, businesses, and organizations that support our mission of helping small communities succeed. Regular membership for this option costs $500 per year and entitles the member to a listing in our affiliate directory and chances to participate in Institute programs and activities.

If you interested in membership, please fill out the attached form.