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IAPD Books and Videos
These materials for members are available at the IAPD Store on the website. Order practical books, videos, webinars and DVDs that will enhance your boardmanship skills and keep you current on park district legal matters and finances.
Guide to Illinois Sunshine Laws
The Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act
This handbook provides assistance in dealing with the everyday applications of the "Sunshine Laws." The Freedom of Information Act ensures public access to records created and received by local government units. The Open Meetings Act provides access to meetings of public officials and the decisions they make. Together these two pieces of legislation are considered the "Sunshine Laws" of Illinois.
Guide to Public Sector Employment Laws
Second edition, expanded and revised
Understanding employment laws as they apply to park districts and other public sector agencies is not an easy task, especially when there are new legislative and regulatory trends. This guide is designed for park districts, forest preserves, conservation districts, recreation and special recreation agencies to provide guidance on the employment laws and their daily application. The guide contains the most current updates to numerous significant employer laws and regulations relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affordable Care Act, Employee Privacy, Worker Classification Issues, Wage and Hour Requirements, Leaves of Absence, Employee Background Investigations and much more. The latest version of The Illinois Association of Park Districts Guide to Public Sector Employment Laws provides park districts and other public sector agencies with several practical suggestions, checklists and sample policies to help diminish risk and achieve employer goals.
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