Contracts
Review long-term franchise agreements (waste, utilities, broadband) and municipal service contracts in towns with populations under 500. While the municipal entity remains the legal counterparty, ensure the reduction in governing body size does not trigger specific "governance change" clauses or affect signatory authority for contract amendments.
Hiring/Training
Update Government Relations and lobbying strategies for rural operations. In a Type C municipality, the governing body shrinks to a Mayor and two Commissioners. Your team must adjust to a consolidated power structure where securing two votes ensures the passage or blockage of any ordinance.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
Update vendor registration data if a municipality converts. While tax ID numbers generally remain constant, the titles of authorizing officials will change (e.g., from "Alderman" to "Commissioner"), which may trigger internal audit flags or affect invoice approval workflows.
Fees & Costs
No statutory fee increases are imposed. However, anticipate potential payment delays during the administrative transition period if a municipality restructures its finance department or check-signing authority.
