Kentucky county governments are extensions of the state government that operate at a more localized level. County governmental operations are carried out by fiscal courts, which, in spite of their names, have no judicial role. Instead, they exercise legislative and executive power, similar to a city council or the general assembly. County governments have several […]
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What is a special meeting and why do local governments have them?
You’re probably aware that local governments hold regular meetings. Maybe you’ve even attended one. But what is a special meeting, and how are they different from other meetings? Regular meetings are routine. They occur on the same days and times, and notice is given to the public about the meeting and what will be on […]

